FeaturedFlight tipsHi all I am due to go on holiday tomorrow and unfortunately I am dreading the long 11 hour flight and wondering if I will actually be able to enjoy...reactions6repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisTips & AdviceTravel
FeaturedIf you could send a message to your younger self, what would it say?Imagine if you could turn back the clock and offer guidance to your younger self, the person who first embarked on this journey with AxSpa. We invite you to share...reactions20repliesTips & AdviceNewly DiagnosedCommunity Support
FeaturedActive todayAre you HLA-B27 positive or negative?I think its important to highlight that not everyone with AS is HLA-B27 positive. Let me know if you are positive or negative!...reactions407replies
Active todayHow to ask for breakthrough pain medsI’ve been on my current meds for several years. However I find it doesn’t last the entire time (6 hours) and for the first time I’m running out of meds...reactionsreplies
Active todayHow Does the Changing Weather Impact Your AS/AxSpA?How does the changing weather impact your AS/AxSpA?...reactions16repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis Ankylosing SpondylitisWeather
Active 2 days ago💛 Happy Mother’s Day 💛Being a mom is already a full-time job. But doing it while managing Axial Spondyloarthritis? That’s a whole different kind of strength. Some days are tough. Some days your body...reactionsrepliesCoping
Active 4 days agoMany specialists/not enough timeHello all, I haven't been on this site for quite awhile. Sorry about that but it's been a very tense, long, long journey. When I was diagnosed w/ AS/AxSpa in...reactionsrepliesAnkylosing SpondylitisAxial Spondyloarthritis Venting
Active 4 days agoWhat symptoms of AS do you experience? Chronic, long-term back pain is one of the most commonly reported health problems in the United States. Not surprisingly, back pain is also the most reported symptom by people living...reactions192repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisAxial Spondyloarthritis Symptoms
FeaturedActive 4 days agoWhat have you learned since your AxSpA diagnosis?Our community advocates have reflected on diagnosis anniversaries and shared how they celebrate "painiversaries." What have you learned about yourself and condition management since your AxSpA diagnosis?...reactions16replies
Active 4 days agoWhat are your tips for preparing for a visit with your doctor? Share your best tips for preparing for a doctor's visit when dealing with AS/AxSpa. Whether it's gathering medical history, noting down symptoms, or bringing up concerns, your insights can help...reactions37repliesTips & AdviceHealthcare TeamCommunity Support
Active 4 days agoTips for a Better Sleep Sleep is a crucial aspect of managing AS/AxSpa, yet many of us face sleep troubles due to pain and discomfort. Let's discuss how AS/AxSpa affects your sleep patterns and share...reactions56repliesInsomniaPainsomnia Sleep
Active 5 days agoInjection for ASHi Would anyone be able to give me advice on the injection offered for AS please....reactions1replyAlternative Treatment