That seems kind of strange to me that he would bow out so fast. Enbrel doesn't work for everyone. I was on Enbrel for 3 and 1/2 months with no results, I'm on Humira for 4 and 1/2 months now with no results...and we are looking to try remicade. In the meantime I'm seeing a pain specialist (it's not a bad idea in my opinion). But I don't think this means that you don't have AS. I'd seek another rheumatologist if I were you (I mean I guess you obviously do now...)

I know the feeling of a doctor giving up on you though...my last appointment my rheumy told me that we'll try remicade and that if that doesn't work "I don't know what to tell you...maybe it's time for another opinion." It gets me thinking that there has to be other answers besides these drugs.

The thing to remember and the thing that really sucks about AS is that there isn't one thing that works well for everyone across the board. It's a frustrating battle to find what works for you. Hopefully you can find some support here whether it turns out you have AS or not.

~Jess