Hi I am new to this board and have not been diagnosed with AS. I have been having various forms of pain for about a year now with no diagnosis and have been doing my own research to try to get the doctors on the right path. I have not see a rheumatoid doctor because I do not have elevated signs for arthritis in my blood work. Docs keep thinking I have a disc bulge but have found none.
My symptoms seem to get worse with exercise. Does exercise make symptoms worse? My symptoms include:
sciatica
deep hip or buttock pain
upper to mid back pain expecially when twisting
pain during sex particularly if I move hips a lot or my bottom is not supported well
shoulder and neck pain that can be elevated with only one very excellent masseusesd some numbness in legs on occasion
sometimes an odd numb like sensation in face or back of ear
feeling of urinary frequency and urgency but this is less common
pain gets worse with activity feel good during exercise but an hour later want to die of pain
depression/anxiety
more comfortable to slouch
can not stay sit, stand, or walk for too long
sitting propped with pillow while reading is not comfortable
This sound like AS to anyone? I hope not but want to know.
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