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...reactions89repliesDiagnosisNon-Radiographic Axial SpondyloarthritisTips & Advice
What 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, or bringing up concerns, your insights can help...reactions33repliesTips & AdviceHealthcare TeamCommunity Support
Lifestyle Changes: What's Helped You?What lifestyle changes have helped you cope with your AS? What changes haven't helped at all? Share the good and the bad below....reactions10repliesTips & Advice
My Self-Care Routine/TipsI am sure there are alot of articles out there about this topic, but I thought I would just share the things that make me feel better and any tips...reactions1replyTips & Advice
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 SpondylitisTravelTips & Advice
FeaturedIf 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...reactions20repliesTips & AdviceNewly DiagnosedCommunity Support
Featured How do you respond when someone unfamiliar with AxSpa questions your change of plans?Sometimes we might respond calmly; other times may be more defensive. Do you have a go-to response? Do you use it as a time to educate? Let's vent!...reactions15repliesFriends & FamilyMisunderstood Tips & Advice
AS & Movement/ExerciseHi, everyone. I'm very interested to hear what kind of movement and exercise you do — if you can still do exercise, of course. While there are things I can't...reactions17repliesExerciseTips & AdviceAxial Spondyloarthritis
What are your go-to anti-inflammatory recipes? Share your favorites below! Post pictures of the finished product!...reactions22repliesFlare ManagementDiet & NutritionTips & Advice
Christmas Gifts For People With ASWe are deep into the season of giving and it's got me thinking about what kind of things would make good gifts for those of us with chronic illnesses instead...reactions2repliesTips & AdviceAssistive DevicesCoping
