FeaturedActive todayAre 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...reactions434replies
Active todayBiologics Side EffectsI recently started biologic injections (Cosentyx) to help manage my axSpA. 2 days after my injection I get flu like symptoms (nausea...reactions12repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis Side EffectsTips & Advice
Active todayRinvoq Systemic Immune ReboundI was on Rinvoq for the past 9 months after failing Cosentyx and Cimzia. I had a change in insurance due to...reactionsreplies
Active todayAS/AxSpa Treatment ExperiencesWe invite you to discuss and share your personal journey with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) or Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpa) treatments. Whether you've tried...reactions13repliesTreatmentAwarenessCommunity Support
Active todayNeed some exercise recommendationsSo I've had Ankylosing Spondylitis since forever it seems, at least 30 years. I went to all types of specialist and believe...reactions6repliesAnkylosing Spondylitis
Active todayDoes 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...reactions9repliesComorbidities SymptomsDiagnosis
Active 6 days agoHow do you cope with fatigue from AxSpA?Living with axial spondyloarthritis can bring chronic and unpredictable pain and flares. Many in the community share struggling with constant fatigue brought...reactions9replies
Does anyone have osteoporosis of the spine as well as AS/ fibromyalgia/ mechanical back pain etcHello I am Jan from the uk I am 66 I got diagnosed at 62. I was wondering if anyone has osteoporosis...reactions5repliesComorbiditiesFlares 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...reactions364repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisAxial Spondyloarthritis Symptoms
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...reactions38repliesCopingTips & AdviceAxial Spondyloarthritis