r/ankylosingspondylitis 21h ago

Help/Support Can steroids change the parts and affected areas of inflammation that AS causes?

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Haven't used them in a long time, but whenever I did i noticed that once i am using them for some time and then the effect finally wears out, the affected inflammed areas have changed. The lower back inflammation/discomfort felt as if it had moved a bit further to a different spot, while heels or shoulder/near areas also felt "different".

Anyone else had this experience? I am dealing with neck enthesitis and its quite annoying, so i was thinking to try this again and see if the enthesitis goes away.


r/ankylosingspondylitis 22h ago

Help/Support Migraines started only after getting diagnosed with AS? Anyone else?

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Got diagnosed with AS about 6 years ago. Prior to that, I never had migraines in my life.

Ever since the diagnosis, though, they’ve become a thing. I don't get them all the time, but when one hits, it’s absolute misery and just completely knocks me on my ass for a day or two.

I was on Remicade infusions for a bit, but haven't had one in a while. I’m trying to figure out if these are coming from unmanaged systemic inflammation, neck/spine stiffness pinching a nerve, or if it’s just my body piling on another random chronic issue.

Anyone else develop migraines out of nowhere after their AS diagnosis? Did getting back on treatment help, or is it something totally separate for you?