Active todayWhat 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...reactions317repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisAxial Spondyloarthritis Symptoms
Active todayDismissive doctorsHas anyone else tried to explain the severity of symptoms like severe fatigue and pain to their doctor, and were having trouble...reactions24repliesFatigue SymptomsWork & Employment
Active yesterdayDizziness and palpitations.In the uk the last few days not today as it’s cool here in north east of the uk but when it...reactions2repliesAnkylosing Spondylitis
Active yesterdayFamily and support during flare upsHow does everyone deal with family and support or lack thereof during Flare ups? My family makes me feel like I'm exaggerating...reactions2repliesFriends & Family
Active 2 days agoDo you experience gut issues with your AS or AxSpa? People with axSpA are more likely to get inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) than those without it. IBD includes ulcerative colitis and Crohn's...reactions110repliesComorbidities SymptomsSide Effects
Active 3 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...reactions40repliesTips & AdviceHealthcare TeamCommunity Support
Active 3 days agoDoes 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...reactions5repliesComorbidities SymptomsDiagnosis
FeaturedActive 7 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...reactions432replies
Were any symptoms on Axial Spondyloarthritis surprising? Did you experience any unexpected symptoms when you were diagnosed with AxSpa? Are you wondering if anyone else experienced these symptoms? Are...reactions37repliesSymptoms
"But You Don't Look Sick?!"Axial spondyloarthritis, though often invisible to the naked eye, can significantly impact daily life. This forum provides a space to share your...reactions55repliesFriends & FamilyMisunderstood Tips & Advice
