Working from Home with AxSpaHello everyone. I work from home for my main job. I have a nice desk and monitor that I LOVE but avoid due to my desk chair not aiding my...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesTips & AdviceAssistive DevicesWork & Employment
Dismissive doctorsHas anyone else tried to explain the severity of symptoms like severe fatigue and pain to their doctor, and were having trouble being able to work, and were met with...Reactions0reactionsComments16 repliesSymptomsFatigue Work & Employment
Close to losing my jobI work in a school in an early years classroom. Last year I was referred for an occupational health assessment. The report suggested adjustments to my hours, duties and extra...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisWork & Employment
Have you applied for or been denied social security or disability income?If you are living with axial spondyloarthritis, you may be eligible for disability or social security. What has your experience been like applying for disability? Have you received denials? Who...Reactions0reactionsComments25 repliesWork & EmploymentInsurance & Disability
What can I do to relieve my back pain, driving is killing me.I have to drive to work every day, but I can't drive very long before my back hurts. Is there anything I can do to relieve it?...Reactions0reactionsComments36 repliesWork & EmploymentTips & AdviceTravel
Hi! I'm Flávia!Hi! I'm Flávia, I'm 34 years old and I'm from Portugal and I'm write today for you for the first time to blurt out my emotions. I was diagnosed with...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatmentWork & EmploymentNon-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis
Work accommodations Hey everyone, I’m a high school teacher in Ontario, Canada, currently on leave for many reasons, but the unpredictability of my AxSpA is one of them, especially when it comes...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesAwarenessWork & EmploymentInsurance & Disability
Do you work? I've been out of work for the past year. My illness benefit has stopped and I am waiting for my disability allowance to start but it will take months. I...Reactions0reactionsComments15 repliesTips & AdviceWork Accommodations Work & Employment
Should I Tell My Colleagues About My AS?A member recently asked: "I have chosen not to tell most colleagues about my condition. Feels like people can't really understand anyway, it's too far removed from their reality. Can't...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCopingWork & EmploymentWork Accommodations
Nurses with spondylitisHi! Im a 25y/o that just got diagnosed. I was wondering if there are any nurses out there that can give me insight on how spondylitis has effected you or...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCopingTips & AdviceWork & Employment
