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Has anyone else had nerve damage occur due to their AS? 

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  • ama38049
    ama38049 Guest

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    yes. sorry that you got to this point. 
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      Guest ama38049

      Posted

      Hey ama

      thanks for replying. I'm curious in how anyone else manages these problems and if it's normal thing to happen. I have lost feeling and function of my right foot and calf.  

  • hjane74
    hjane74 Guest

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    I was diagnosed with AS about a year ago,  my rheumatologist hasn't started to treat it yet because she is trying to control the inflammation in my other joints first.  I had an episode a few months ago I woke up and my hand was numb and it lasted all day which completely freaked me out. I never made the connection that it could be the AS. I was on Methotrexate for 6 weeks and from the very first time I took it I started to have shooting pains go down my legs.  Every week when I took it the pains started right after I took the pills.  Mostly in my knees, hand and feet,  but once in my breast.  Everyone I talked to suggested it could be affecting my nerves.  I finally stopped the Methotrexate and am going to try sulfalazine.  Hope it works not sure how much longer I can deal with the constant severe neck pain.
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