I was diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis right after my first son was born 23 years ago.
Have dealt with the daily severe pain because the arthritis meds didn't help and gave me an ulcer!
went to the Dr 2 years ago for severe pain in my shoulder and arm thought I had a pinched nerve or tendenitis. He gave me cortizone shots which helped but sent my to the rheumotologist as he thought I had Fibro.
well sure enough that was her diagnosis she said I could be the poster child!
she started me on effexor and muscle relaxants along with exercise.
Some of the drug companies have a program for those who really need a medication and can't afford it! I would have a hard time wiyhout the effexor. It has made a big diffefence in the quality of my life!
Check out this web site to see if you qualify!
http://www.lilly.com/responsibility/...ents/programs/
worked wonders felt like a new woman! until we lost our insurance! can't afford the meds they run over $500/month!