So I don't really know where to start..I am new to forums and such so..I am male, 28 yrs old and recently have got confirmation of AS from numerous xrays and MRI which confirms a fusion in both SI joints and active disease in my lumbar and thoracic spine... seen almost half a dozen rhumetoligists and finally found a good one who's hoping to start me on humeria.....BUT I cannot start this treatment until my chest xray is clear...there is some small mass or something in my right upper lobe...had some further testing done today including ct scan of my chest as well as another chest xray .. I'm so stressed out waiting for these results thinking that all I have done is for nothing if I cant try tnf blocker.... I'm in so much pain from my hips and lower back that I find myself not being able to do any bending ...let alone tie my shoes... anyway I'm just reaching out for some support and maybe some responses from others around my age going through similar health issues or stress...thanks for reading and glad I found this group smile



Last edited by matt1986; 08/27/14 06:17 PM.
Matt


AS confirmed 2014- SI joints fused and some fusion in lumbar spine
B27-Positive
Meds-Humira 40mg every 2 weeks
T4 and Percocet as needed
Vimovo (naproxen) 500 mg 2xday
TENS unit used daily on flaring areas