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 SpondylitisTips & AdviceTravel
FeaturedActive todayIf 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...reactions22repliesTips & AdviceNewly DiagnosedCommunity Support
Active todayI'm 99% sure I've had this since a teenager!🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲 I was recently diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis at the age of 50 (I'm 51 now), and looking back at my life, I realised that I'VE HAD THIS SINCE I...reactionsrepliesFatigue Newly DiagnosedRadiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis
Active todayHave you applied for or been denied social security or disability income?If you are living with axial spondyloarthritis, you may be eligible for disability or social security. What has your experience been like applying for disability? Have you received denials? Who...reactions28repliesInsurance & DisabilityWork & Employment
Active yesterdayAnkey losing spondylitis treatment Hey ankey losing spondylitis has treatment in ayurveda. It's my personal experience. I had it when I was teen. At age of 28 I got ayurvedic treatment and with in...reactions2replies
Active yesterdayNew AS diagnosis and lostHi. I recently have been diagnosed with AS. I don’t have another appt until April. However I was given Diclofenac as a pain killer and it does not work! Does...reactions7repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisCommunity SupportCoping
What nutrition or dietary changes have you made to manage AxSpA?Share with the community nutritional or dietary changes you've made since your axial spondyloarthritis diagnosis. Have you found recipes that have helped you feel better while managing AxSpA? Consider sharing...reactions16replies
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 also the most reported symptom by people living...reactions222repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisAxial Spondyloarthritis Symptoms
Marijuana for pain Does anyone know what strains of marijuana is best for pain...reactions7repliesMedical MarijuanaCommunity Support
Navigating Life with AS and AxSpa: Coping Strategies and ExperiencesLiving with a chronic condition like ankylosing spondylitis can present numerous challenges, both physically and emotionally. From managing pain and stiffness to adapting to changes in daily routines, individuals with...reactions25repliesCopingTips & AdviceAxial Spondyloarthritis
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 blood test results but have never really had...reactions68replies