Spondyloarthritis Questions

Can I take Celebrex if I have a sulfa allergy?

What is the mechanism of action of infliximab?

Is Xeljanz approved for ankylosing spondylitis?

Has anyone experienced mood swings and / or unexplained anger when taking Humira?

My 18 year old son just started Humira for Ankylosing Spondylitis and believes that it may be causing him to feel excessively irritable. He’s trying to decide whether stay on it, hoping these issues subside or to switch medications.

What size tube can I get Voltenen Gel 1%?

I have a Voltaren Gel, diclofenac Sodium topical gel 1% for topical use. Can I get a bigger amount or tube than Net Weight 100g or a higher percentage topical gel. I cannot get an approval for Pennsaid.

What drug works as well as Celebrex?

My insurance company will no longer pay for Celebrex. What drug will work as well as Celebrex does? I have tried diclofenac, mobic, and all the generic celecoxibs but none work for me. I have arthritis in every vertebra of my spine. With Celebrex, I have no pain whatsoever and complete freedom of... read more

Adalimumab - Amjevita for ankylosing spondylitis?

I only got diagnosed in July this year with ankylosing spondylitis but pain bad on and of since April 2021, I live in the uk Physio kept saiying it’s fibromyalgia, I said it wasn’t but cutting a long story short I got diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis at age of 63 I have had... read more

Voltaren gel on back ache?

Is Celebrex the easiest on your digestive system?

I read that Celebrex more specifically targets COX 2 inhibitors, thus possibly resulting in less irritation of the stomach and intestines. Do you think this is true? I have diverticulitis. Thanks! New member here.

What is ankylosing spondylitis?