yeah thanks everyone - agree with all of it really.
I guess the reason I ask is that I am concerned about taking humira as I worry that perhaps other autoimmune illnesses might flare up like MS seems to sometimes for AS patients on anti tnf meds.

Any thoughts?

while it can happen, i think about the probably of it not happening as well. a lot more people don't get MS compared to those who do. unless you believe you'd be in a higher risk group for it......... there is a good chance i will be trying it soon.........

Yes, I was taking Remicade infusions, which helped my sacroiliitis and IBD immensely but it awakened Lupus in the worst way. I started having problems with my kidneys and passing protein in my urine. I had to stop the Remicade and start taking Cellcept.

Because I failed Remicade, my docs feel it's risky to try me on any of the other anti-TNFs. That's too bad because it helped my back pain a lot.

Just weigh the pros and cons with your dr's input. I took just about every med there is and I didn't have problems with a new disease process. I would go for it myself. I did. I just didn't tolerate the meds. It is just a very personal decision.

Blessings.
Possi