Hello Amy,
Welcome to Kickas - I hope you get the information and support you need to help fight AS.
As for your two questions - well, Mobic or Meloxicam has kept me out of trouble for several years now, and I have been able to reduce the dosage too (it is one of the NSAIDS)
What part do the doctors play in disease management. Unfortunately pretty much nothing - I have a regular check up every 6 or 12 months depending on how i'm feeling and that is more them collecting information and monitoring my bloods more than anything else.
Good luck with your searches for information.
Cheers
Jo
Never be afraid to do your own thing
