FeaturedHave you taken up any new hobbies or activities since being diagnosed with AxSpa?Being diagnosed with AxSpa can bring some major lifestyle changes. Many have to give up hobbies and activities important to them as they can no longer participate due to pain...Reactions 0 reactions Comments32 repliesTips & AdviceCommunity SupportCoping
FeaturedUveitis - does it become less frequent over time?I've just read an interesting article from another member, about their experiences with uveitis. They mentioned that the attacks are less frequent these days. It got me wondering about AS...Reactions 0 reactions Comments25 repliesAwarenessSymptomsSide Effects
Active todayProgression and biologicsHi All, So I had a recent MRI don’t on my pelvic area. There is slight progression with more bone spurs. Im currently on Humira but my doctor wants me...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 replies
Active todayAS pain not in my backI was diagnosed with AS about 3-4 yrs ago showing markers but not significant pain in my neck or spine. I do have horrific foot pain in the metatarsal area...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesSymptomsAlternative TreatmentFlares
Active todayGI issues, abdominal discomfort and flank/back rib painDoes anyone suffer from this with AS? I am still in the "un-diagnosed realm" but starting to suspect these mystery abdominal flare-ups (this current one has been going on since...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesCopingTips & AdviceAxial Spondyloarthritis
Active todayAs how to get a diagnosis Hi I am new here. I’ve been dealing with lower back pain since I was 18 (now 43) I was always told as a kid I walked like a duck...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 replies
FeaturedActive yesterdayPain therapyHad anyone taken Lyrica and/or done aqua therapy? If so, I would like to hear your about your experiences...Reactions 0 reactions Comments19 repliesAlternative Treatment
FeaturedActive 2 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments313 replies
Active 4 days agoWhat's in your AxSpA flare toolkit? Share a photo with the community!Everyone copes with AxSpA and symptom flare-ups different. Do you have a cozy cave, or place in your home where you go to feel better? What items or activities can...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesCopingFlare Management
Active 4 days agoDoes anyone who doesn't have the HLA-B27 gene had any luck with the low starch diet.I don't have the gene marker. I have read both ways that a low starch diet could help people without HLA-B27 and also that it doesn't help to eat a...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesDiet & Nutrition
Active 4 days agoAS and the covid boosterHi I live in the uk, so I don’t know how America is going with the covid vaccines. Anyway I rang Gp and got through to a different department who...Reactions 0 reactions Comments14 repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis
FeaturedActive 4 days agoUveitis, a life time of experienceHaving had uveitis for 60 years , off and on, linked to AS, I thought I would share some ideas on handling this: Stress seems to play a big part...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 replies
