[nikolatt]

I have AS as well! Sadly, I have not even researched stem cell treatment so I cannot help with your question. But if I may ask one of my own - what diet have you followed that has helped you with your symptoms. Also, are you taking biological drugs like Humira or Enbrel?

[daegloe]

I don't know about OP, but I have a different autoimmune condition and I've been on a modified autoimmune paleo diet for 3+ years with considerable relief of inflammation/symptoms.

[rorykoehler]

No starch or diary diet. No drugs. Lots of exercise. I read about the drugs and they are not something I would feel comfortable putting in my body.

[dc1]

Any idea what Humira costs with an "average" insurance in the US?

[cowkingdeluxe]

With 60% specialty copay its something around 3,000 I month I think. If you become part of their ambassador program they may offer to cover up to ~$16k of those costs per year. Doing that also requires some assistance from the health insurance program to cover it all in a certain way before Humira will cover anything. Took a lot of calls.

Other things I'd recommend: Dedicated medical fridge with internal temp monitors, remote infrared temp gauge to measure package on arrival.

Figures may be a tiny bit off here, going from memory.

[dfinninger]

Depends on the specialty copay. My Simponi is $30/mo after insurance and it's been that way through multiple jobs.

[rrival]

There's a prescription discount plan - takes that $2k/mo cost down to $5.00/mo on good insurance plans.

[yeahboats]

I don't think my insurance would count as "average" but for another reference point I pay $20/mo and the opus copay assistance brings it to $5.