Active yesterdayAre 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...Reactions0reactionsComments43 repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisAxial Spondyloarthritis Diagnosis
Active 7 days agoDoes anyone also suffer with Osteitis Pubis?Hello, I am hoping for a referral to a Rheumatologist for more investigations (I am not diagnosed with AS) but my MRI scan has showed inflammation in my lumbar spine...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesDiagnosis
What's something you wish you were told when you were diagnosed? We learn a lot from our diagnosis through experience, trial and error, and sharing information. What's one thing you wish you would have been told when you were first diagnosed?...Reactions0reactionsComments37 repliesTips & AdviceDiagnosisCoping
How long did it take for you to be diagnosed?Let me know below how long it took between your symptoms starting and getting your diagnosis? I feel very lucky that I was diagnosed within a year of my symptoms...Reactions0reactionsComments20 repliesDiagnosisNon-Radiographic Axial SpondyloarthritisTreatment
What early signs did you experience that may have indicated you had axSpa?Many folks with axSpa have early warning signs that they don't initially pick up on but later realize they are symptoms of axSpa. Did you have any early warning signs...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAwarenessSymptomsDiagnosis
Achilles Tendon Insertion: How Important?Did your Achilles tendon/plantar fascia insertions come into consideration in getting a diagnosis? Did you have recurrent Achilles tendonitis or plantar fasciitis (not from sports) and go on to develop...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosis
X-Ray Interpretations May VarySame series of X-rays, two very different viewpoints. The X-ray report from the radiologist said "mild degeneration of the SI joint". A musculoskeletal radiologist in the same clinic, in person...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosis
Hope is dwindling away…I have had LBP (now realising very much in keeping with AS symptoms) for the last 5 or 6 years, I’ve been to see countless physios that have given me...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesNon-Radiographic Axial SpondyloarthritisDiagnosisMisunderstood
Now Diagnosed with Heart Disease.I haven’t been a member here for long but I appreciate all the kind and supportive comments I read in the Forum for everyone’s posts. Well I just got a...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesMental HealthDiagnosis
Are 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...Reactions0reactionsComments67 repliesDiagnosisNon-Radiographic Axial SpondyloarthritisTips & Advice
