Active 5 days agoNeck pain, hard time sleeping... Advice??Long story short... 2025 has been the worst year, I think... of my life. Never saying "This is going to be my year" again. First time ever saying that and...reactions6repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisCommunity SupportSleep
Struggling without the medicationI recently had to stop taking my immunosuppressant. It's only been three days and I feel like I'm not going to make it. I'm trying not stress myself out, but...reactions1replyAnkylosing SpondylitisVentingCoping
Are you diagnosed with AS or AxSpa? There are 2 types of axSpA: radiographic and non-radiographic. Radiographic axSpA (r-axSpA or AS) In radiographic axSpA, inflammation, and bone damage are visible on X-rays. This is most commonly called...reactions67repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisAxial Spondyloarthritis Diagnosis
Do biologics really work??Hi I am 62 live in the uk I got diagnosed with AS last year,i probably had it years ago but didn’t know as was working, going to the gym...reactions29repliesAnkylosing Spondylitis
How to tell if it’s AS/ fibromyalgia or Mechanical back pain..How to tell if it’s AS/ fibromyalgia or Mechanical back pain. The differences in pain and inflammation and discomfort.? For the last five days have been doing a short walk...reactions4repliesFlare ManagementAnkylosing SpondylitisComorbidities
What is the scariest symptom or complications of axSpa?Getting an axSpa diagnosis and experiencing the symptoms can be truly frightening. In your opinion, what is the scariest symptom or complication of axSpa?...reactions27repliesSymptomsAxial Spondyloarthritis Ankylosing Spondylitis
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...reactions228repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisAxial Spondyloarthritis Symptoms
Enthesitis Flares I have a lot of lower body flares and currently taking Remicade...waiting for it to kick in. Has anyone found immobilization helpful (bracing/casts) when in an acute stage of a...reactions9repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisFlare ManagementFlares
How old were you when you received your diagnosis? How did it make you feel? Hello Everyone! My name is Arianna, I’m a 24 year old woman who was very recently diagnosed with AS. I’d like to preface this by saying that I always thought...reactions2repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisCommunity Support
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
