It took me a dozen years to be diagnosed and treated, so I had to learn a bunch of coping mechanisms, like the PT. Also the exercise, ice, heat, only sitting in certain chairs, only laying in really good beds, only certain pillows, always rubber flip flops in the shower to protect my feet from flaring, etc etc.

But if they had put me on Humira years ago, maybe I wouldn't need so many coping mechanisms. Still, they are good to have. I kind of do it all now.

I also use prednisone when I flare, but the rheumy said that would probably become less often the longer I'm on Humira.

I think if you find the right treatment, there are fewer life tips that one needs.

I still work hard at it, but the Humira helps me not have to work as hard at it.


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)