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Do you take biologics for AS? Has it helped?

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AS1218

11/14/2023 at 10:33 AM

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I have heard some miracle stories from people who have taken biologics (Humira, Cimza, Entanercept). Other people claim they are "life changing" but I know they are expensive and they can lower your immune system.

What is everyone's feelings on biologics?

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11/15/2023 at 3:30 PM

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Hi@AS1218

How are you doing today?

Thanks for getting this discussion started! I know a few Carenity members have taken biologics. you can also check the Treatment reviews here: https://member.carenity.us/give-my-opinion/medications/search

I will tag a few members who maybe able to share with your their experiences.

@Iainrocks @MandyD @Snolen @Marns1978 @empengui @TerryReed @bitmap @Leahr215 @Cwaters @Badbones @js05763 @Cdionne1089 @Avro560 @spond568 @Kerryross @Kanna3 @w2007sara @JayLynn @Tinamaria @jrobinjrob @Andreeag @stain2319 @Gbeltz @zmgwedli @brownie17 @EmilyJP @Kmartin143 @pnj0113 @SouthernBelle @Mary1954

Have you tried biologics? Where they expensive? Did they help? Were the injections cumbersome?

Let's share!

Take care,

Lizzi from the Carenity team

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Do you take biologics for AS? Has it helped? https://www.carenity.us/forum/ankylosing-spondylitis/your-opinion-on-ankylosing-spondylitis-treatme/do-you-take-biologics-for-as-has-it-helped-5574 2023-11-15 15:30:20

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CDKennedy

Edited on 05/22/2022 at 10:09 PM

I am in the severe range now at 74 yrs old. I have found thru trial and error and getting older with SA, I sleep on my back because I can hardly turn to my side now. I also take 10 mg Melatonin. I didn't know it came in 20 mg! (Thanks ladyslipper 67) What has really help with my back pain, when in bed, is a large memory foam wedge. The large end is under my knees and my legs go down to the small end. It doesn't move when I sleep but then again I am not turning over back and forth. This takes the pressure off my back. I hope this helps someone.

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