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spond568

11/12/2021 at 2:40 PM

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My doctor is talking about putting me on TNF blockers... What types of TNF blockers have you all been prescribed? Is there one that's more effective than the others? Are there any side effects or anything else I should be prepared for?

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11/16/2021 at 6:25 PM

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Hi @spond568‍, thank you for opening this discussion! Let me tag some other members who can possibly share with you.

Hi everyone, have you been prescribed a TNF blocker (infliximab, etanercept, etc.) for your AS? If so, which one? Has it been effective? Have you had any side effects?
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TNF blockers for AS https://www.carenity.us/forum/ankylosing-spondylitis/your-opinion-on-ankylosing-spondylitis-treatme/tnf-blockers-for-as-3941 2021-11-16 18:25:29

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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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