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I also use the self syringe.. I find a good pinch to stomach takes away most the discomfort.. When I think, Either a brief sting or a constant crippling pain, the decision comes easy  I hope you can get the same relief I have found!
HLA-B27 Positive 2012.. Have always had low back pain. Disease rapidly infested itself after an accute Weight lifting accident..
Pain from SI joints all the way through neck. Rib cage extreamly tender
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I haven't done any hypnotherapy sessions yet but been doing the "self-hypnosis/meditation" each night - 2nd injection tomorrow so fingers crossed it goes better than last week! No change in pain - patience is not my strong point! Haha!
Went to a new Physio today who seemed really good, had a good knowledge and understanding of AS & somehow talked me in to going for an acupuncture session with her next week - I must be mad, more needles!! LOL
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but the acupuncture needles are so thin and small, you won't even feel them. Just lay there with your eyes closed, relax, and let them do their thing 
sue
Spondyloarthropathy, HLAB27 negative
Humira (still methylprednisone for flares, just not as often. Aleve if needed, rarely.)
LDN/zanaflex/flector patches over SI/ice
vits C, D. probiotics. hyaluronic acid. CoQ, Mg, Ca, K.
chiro
walk, bike
no dairy (casein sensitivity), limited eggs, limited yeast (bread)
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I've had acupuncture before and I felt ever single needle and it made my back pain worse!!! She promised me if she puts a needle in and I freak out, we'll stop....
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WOOHOO, doing a little happy dance (well, in my head at least) - I managed to push the auto-injector button all by myself!!!! Went to a different GP clinic and had a beautiful nurse, Daisy from Columbia, help me through it!! Still a few tears and a bit of hyperventilating when I first arrived but she went through it all with me, we practised with the training pen first and she didn't put me under any pressure - I did it in my stomach this time and while it was a little uncomfortable it was nothing like the stinging from last week! I am sooooo chuffed with myself and so grateful to Daisy for getting me through it!!! YAY!!! 
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Congratulations !! You must be really proud of yourself !!
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Thank you Marion - I'm so pleased I managed to do it. Such a small thing but huge for me :-D Still going to see the hypnotherapist on Monday though, just in case that was a fluke! LOL
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Congratulations!!!
You did it!!!
My biggest problem early on was not letting the alcohol dry. I now fan the area with my hand till it doesn't feel cool, then I know its dry. Also spread the skin taut and think about the week ahead, being in less pain. It will get easier as time goes by. Thanks for coming here and sharing your fears and being brave enough to overcome them...yay.!!
I can not defeat you but I will not let you win
Jeff
Degenrative disc disease 2005
AS 2008 HLA-B27-
Fibromyalgia 2010
Disability 2012
Back to work part time 2013
Enbrel, Cymbalta,Oxycodone, blah blah blah blah
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Good for you! Jeff, I had forgotten the alcohol part. I learned the hard way also about not letting it dry,
Another victory!!
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DX: Psoriatic Arthritis, Osteoporosis, Psoriasis
Meds: MTX since Oct 2009, 15mg/week. Cimzia-restarted after 2 yrs away.
Epidural Steroid Injections x8; Lumbar Radiofreq Ablation x2
SIJ Steroid Injection x3; Bilateral Radiofreq Ablation SIJ x9
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Bravo!!!!