Hi KickAS friends.Well im back from my rheumy visit i had yesterday and got my results.Apparently i am starting to fuse on my entire spine.She said my mobility i have now wont get any better but only physical therapy will retain what i have left.........hopefully.She said it is whats known as bamboo spine.She is changing med to sulfasalazine.Said she has seen good results fron it and has to try it so the health insurance knows we have tried all avenues before biologics.The biologic she will try is Enebrel.She said it is the cheapest of biologics and in some works very well.I would have to give myself the Med by injection.......GEEEZZZZZZZ i hate needles.Cant see my self doing that but gotta do what ya have to do.She said med takes 12 weeks to show effect and will need monthly blood tests.Man the doctor visits never end.Also have to get a better physio therapy.Someone who teaches stretching .Also said the AS will eventually burn itself out or stop at any time.
On the brighter side my wife and i had a good 150 mile drive ,was sunny all the way....with stood the trip not too bad.I was a little down after the visit and still am.I had hopes for a fun retirement with my wife.We had plans of things we wanted to do.Kids are grown and house is paid,but now i will be on disability and all has changed.
Well thats about it.You will see me here often as i still search for relief.
Thanks to all for there well wishes prior to my Rheumy visit.Everyone here is a true friend to me.
Thanks
Fonzy
