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Wow, it's been a while since I've seen this thread.
An update on me - turns out I've got a condition called ankylosing spondilitis - it's a hereditary auto-immune disease that causes inflammation of the spine, particularly in the lower back and pelvis. It flares up from time to time and I can't ride when it's bad (the most recent one has lasted about 4 months so far, which is killing me). It's a pretty rare condition but a blood test would show it up.
Unfortunately they don't seem to understand much about it and there's currently no cure; for some it just goes away after a while. I've found regular stretching/core strengthening to be the best way to deal with it. I massively recommend finding a decent, intense pilates class and going to it. Seeing an osteopath from time-to-time does wonders, also swimming is meant to be good too but I have trouble fitting it in.
TS - I've been on Diclofenac for about 2 years now, although I also take Lansoprazole which gives some gastric protection. I tried Naproxin but didn't find it as effective. Never had any trouble with swollen joints from it though. I'm currently trying to get off it and onto another course of treatment, but the docs don't seem terrified that I'ves been that long on NSAIDs. Let us know how you get on.
If anyone else has any experience with AS it'd be great to hear from you...
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