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...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesTips & AdviceNewly DiagnosedCommunity Support
Featured How do you respond when someone unfamiliar with AxSpa questions your change of plans?Sometimes we might respond calmly; other times may be more defensive. Do you have a go-to response? Do you use it as a time to educate? Let's vent!...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesFriends & FamilyMisunderstood Tips & Advice
Active todayBiologics I switched from the biologic (Cosentyx) that had been working for a while, to a biologic that was approved for use during pregnancy. Well turns out another baby is just...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTreatment
Active todayExtreme weather and flairsHello everyone, I know that it's been really hot lately, so I just wanted to send you all positive thoughts, peace, & blessings! Please stay as cool and comfortable as...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Active todayBiologics Side EffectsI recently started biologic injections (Cosentyx) to help manage my axSpA. 2 days after my injection I get flu like symptoms (nausea, headache, brain fog, fatigue). This seems to pass...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis Side EffectsTips & Advice
Active yesterdayWhat 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...Reactions0reactionsComments122 repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisAxial Spondyloarthritis Symptoms
Active 3 days agoHow do you stay grounded during stressful times?The link between stress and the inflammatory response means it’s crucial to find ways to destress in stressful times. Share your best tips for staying grounded when life gets overwhelming...Reactions0reactionsComments77 repliesCopingMental HealthFlare Management
Active 3 days agoReturning to normal following lower spine surgery - starting PTLiving with AS can present unique challenges, but incorporating physical therapy techniques, especially following major surgery, can help improve flexibility, reduce pain, and enhance overall quality of life. Let's share...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis ExerciseSurgery
FeaturedActive 4 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!...Reactions0reactionsComments380 replies
Active 4 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...Reactions0reactionsComments75 repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis
Active 7 days agoWhat 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 blood test results but have never really had...Reactions0reactionsComments32 replies
Periphery flare-up stuffHey all. I'm back after a year-long hiatus. It's not like I didn't have flare-ups, but I have managed a lot of things fairly well and took my best year-long...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesFlare Management