Do I lie and push for biologics?

EDIT: Thank you everyone for your replies they’ve been super helpful to hear about everyone’s experiences on etoricoxib and biologics.

I’ve tested positive for HLAB27 gene, all the symptoms. Had an MRI and awaiting results. Seen a rheumatologist today who has put me on ‘etoricoxib’ he said if that doesn’t work then try a different anti inflammatory. I assumed that biologics was the only way to stop the progression of AS? Shall I push for biologics even if the anti inflammatory medication turns out to help the pain? I can’t imagine they would give me biologics if it did help. I am worried about progression of this disease 😭 I just want to get on biologics asap to stop the symptoms and progression