if you wish, here is a more detailed summary of what my new rheumy and i discussed:

https://www.kickas.org/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=439931#Post439931

it was quite interesting to me. smile

and not to say those three are the only options out there.
dr B in philadelphia had a course of nsaids --> ssz --> biologics.
i think there are a variety of paths to choose, you just need to find what both you and your doctor feel comfortable with. smile



sue

Spondyloarthropathy, HLAB27 negative
Humira (still methylprednisone for flares, just not as often. Aleve if needed, rarely.)
LDN/zanaflex/flector patches over SI/ice
vits C, D. probiotics. hyaluronic acid. CoQ, Mg, Ca, K.
chiro
walk, bike
no dairy (casein sensitivity), limited eggs, limited yeast (bread)