I am new to this board also....and also with a diagnosis of AS....

I have found this board more than helpful in answering my questions....quite insightful...i find myself logging on quite regularly

I finally recieved a diagnosis and am beginning to have relief from my wonderful rheumatolgist. My family doctor and orthopedic physicians not only did not diagnose me correctly, but had me doing treatments that actually worsened my condition.

I have tried a few medications already, athrotec and sulfasalazine... My body resists the Nsaid effects and actually counter acts them...so arthrotec did not work...and although sufasalazine did help somewhat, it gave me horrendous head aches even at low doses....so my insurance approved me for Humira and I had my first injection this week.....

i actually feel a tad of relief.....the morning stiffness was not as severe as it had been in the past.....mobility and pain has not yet lessoned, but i am hoping all follow in suit ......

I currently take tramadol ( non narcotic) and tylenol for pain....it takes the edge off....but thats about it....but at least i am not drowsy and drugged

Hla b27 positive
Humira ( began 8/14/2012 )