ankylosing spondylitis
"I was initially approved for and was given 2 treatments of Humira for A.S.  Within 1 month, I noticed a dramatic improvement in my symptoms: reduced pain and increase in physical function.  Then my insurance company, Blue Shield of CA decided not to approve this treatment, indicating that I needed to try a cheaper medication, methotrexate along with a NSAID.  I have been on numerous NSAIDs, the only one which was successful in pain control was Celebrex, which they also denied approval.  I have not gotten the safe effect from the methotrexate and naproxen, in fact, I have never felt this bad even before the Humira.  I am appealing the denial of this wonder drug so that I may resume its use."