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What early signs did you experience that may have indicated you had axSpa?

Many folks with axSpa have early warning signs that they don't initially pick up on but later realize they are symptoms of...

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How long did it take for you to be diagnosed?

Let me know below how long it took between your symptoms starting and getting your diagnosis? I feel very lucky that I...

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Does anyone else have "mechanical" back issues such as spinal stenosis and a spondyloarthritis?

I have lumbar spinal stenosis and just had a steroid injection that lasted 3 weeks for the pain. The pain medical doctor...

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Life

ankylosing spondylitis) is a bloody nightmare, I have fibromyalgia/ osteoporosis of my spine/ tinnitus/ alopecia and had all my teeth out as...

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Humira 1x a week

Is anyone taking the Humira injection (actually made at Mass General Specialty Pharmcy-its generic-abdulimab). I was just approved. I took a few...

Eye inflammation

I have extremely. Dry eyes the opthamologist said. I thought I might have Uveitis. I am going to a dry eye clinic...

What 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...

What does a flare look like for you?

Hello. I am going through the process of testing for a possible diagnosis. I had previously been diagnosed with RA due to...

Pain in your hands?

Does anyone else experience excruciating pain in your hands, swelling in the joints, to the point that you cannot use your hands...

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Are 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...

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