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 SpondylitisTravelTips & Advice
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
Active todayWhat 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...reactions189repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisAxial Spondyloarthritis Symptoms
Active todayWhat biologics have you tried and how have they helped? Please remember that everyone is different, and what works for some may not work for others. Please respect everyone's experience and their decisions to try or not try certain medications....reactions121repliesFlare ManagementTreatmentCommunity Support
Active todayHow Does the Changing Weather Impact Your AS/AxSpA?How does the changing weather impact your AS/AxSpA?...reactions15repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis Ankylosing SpondylitisWeather
Active 2 days agoGot my 2nd round of Aria Simponi todayI can't wait to see how I feel in the morning. Hope it last until June!...reactions1replyAnkylosing Spondylitis
Active 6 days agoFamily history Hi everyone I know we all have our different views on biology medicine and would never tell anyone or expect anyone to tell me what to do. I live in...reactions164repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis
FeaturedActive 6 days agoAre 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!...reactions406replies
Are you HLA-B27 positive or negative?I posted this forum on the AS site. I thought it was important to share here too. HLA-B27 seems to be the main gene that they test for when diagnosing...reactions89repliesDiagnosisNon-Radiographic Axial SpondyloarthritisTips & Advice
Hidden disability I am so sick of people judging me for having a blue parking badge. Because I look fine they think I'm fine and I'm not. I have Scwmanns Disease. Ankylosin...reactions3replies
What 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...reactions33repliesTips & AdviceHealthcare TeamCommunity Support
Lifestyle Changes: What's Helped You?What lifestyle changes have helped you cope with your AS? What changes haven't helped at all? Share the good and the bad below....reactions10repliesTips & Advice