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(224 posts)He was diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis only based on the fact that he tested positive for the HBLA-27 gene, and honestly, it states that even if you have this gene, you may never develop AS.. The only real symptom he has that can be associated with AS, is the stiffness. We really are not convinced that he has AS, at least I hope he doesn't.. Most of his symptoms seem to match up better with Fibromyalgia, which does run in his family..
He has tried the 800mg Ibuprofen, with no help.. The pain meds, fortunately don't make him drowsy.. He is one of the lucky ones who seems to have more energy after he takes it. I think that may also be because his pain is dulled quite a bit.. We are also very worried about the problems that NSAIDS cause, so we have had his doc lower the amount in his pain meds..
Obamacare will not help me because I live in Alabama, with no income, so I would qualify for medicaid, well guess what.. He won't expland the medicaid.. My husband is a veteran, so if he really needs to see a specialist he has to drive to Birmingham,AL. Which is 2 1.2 hours away from us. Obviously we will have to go that route though.. He has an appointment Monday for his VA physical to determine if his disability percentage can be increased from 10% to hopefully 20 or 30%.. We are also in the process of filing an appeal for SSDI..