What medication are you on for your AS?

Hi I have AS and have been put on cimzia and it has worked for around two years but I’m starting to get pains in hnd a very stiff 

I am  on Remicade Infliximab which is a biological medication given by infusion every six weeks.  I also take Methotrexate 6 tabs once a week. This has really worked well for many years.  But I had a virus about four weeks ago and it has knocked my medication sideways and I ache in many of my joints.  Can’t wait for my next infusion too put me back on track.

I am on Naproxen which is an NSAID, it’s working at the moment, but gives me heartburn so i take Lansoprozole to help with the stomach acid. If I keep active and take my pills everyday, then I do get relief from symptoms, 1 or 2 on the aches and pains scale. Usually once a month i convince myself that i am cured and take a break , but within 24 hours I start to feel the stiffness and aches and pains coming back on and it takes about 3 days of taking Naproxen again for the pain to ease. Hate taking someone that makes me feel ill but its better than the pains. 

Hello everyone,

medication for ankylosing spondylitis (AS) can vary a lot from one person to another, and it often takes time to find the right fit.

What medication are you currently taking for your AS?
Has it been helping you manage your symptoms well?
And how has your experience been with it so far?

Please feel free to share your experience with the other members. 💛

Take care,

Somya from the Carenity team 🌼

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Adalimumab and Benapali which were ineffective.

Now on infliximab infusions which have helped with the peripheral inflammatory arthritis.

Im complex as I have disc herniation and multiple disc bulges. Started acupuncture and taking collagen supplements and it’s had amazing results it is so much more manageable the chronic pain, sleeping better and even started swimming again !! Which is what I need to strengthen the core . Hope this helps