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...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesAnkylosing 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...Reactions0reactionsComments20 repliesTips & AdviceNewly DiagnosedCommunity Support
Active yesterdayHow Does the Changing Weather Impact Your AS/AxSpA?How does the changing weather impact your AS/AxSpA?...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis Ankylosing SpondylitisWeather
Active 2 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...Reactions0reactionsComments164 repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis
FeaturedActive 3 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!...Reactions0reactionsComments406 replies
Active 5 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!...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesAnkylosing Spondylitis
Active 5 days agoAre 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...Reactions0reactionsComments89 repliesDiagnosisNon-Radiographic Axial SpondyloarthritisTips & Advice
Active 5 days agoHidden 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...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Active 5 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...Reactions0reactionsComments33 repliesTips & AdviceHealthcare TeamCommunity Support
Active 6 days agoLifestyle 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....Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesTips & Advice
FeaturedActive 6 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?...Reactions0reactionsComments14 replies
Active 7 days agoWhat 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....Reactions0reactionsComments117 repliesCommunity SupportFlare ManagementTreatment
