Active 4 days agoWhat 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 also the most reported symptom by people living...reactions222repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisAxial Spondyloarthritis Symptoms
Active 5 days agoNavigating 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 adapting to changes in daily routines, individuals with...reactions25repliesCopingTips & AdviceAxial Spondyloarthritis
Active 8 days agoInability to walkI’m now 63 years of age and managed my AS quite well and managed to live my life in spite of the disease, but over the last 7 months have...reactions8repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis Coping
Uvitis So my eye Dr said that I have degenerative charges to my vision my vision is blurry and a symptom that I've also experienced is double vision and they are...reactions12repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis Comorbidities
Epiduralmy pain specialist has added cervical nerve disorder and degenerative arthritis of the neck to my docket. he wants to try an epidural injection to treat the pain in my...reactions4repliesTreatmentAxial Spondyloarthritis Alternative Treatment
Are 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...reactions56repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisAxial Spondyloarthritis Diagnosis
How Does the Changing Weather Impact Your AS/AxSpA?How does the changing weather impact your AS/AxSpA?...reactions18repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis Ankylosing SpondylitisWeather
Family history Hi everyone I know we all have our different views on biology medicine and would never tell anyone or expect anyone to tell me what to do. I live in...reactions166repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis
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
Returning to normal following lower spine surgery - starting PTLiving with AS can present unique challenges, but incorporating physical therapy techniques, especially following major surgery, can help improve flexibility, reduce pain, and enhance overall quality of life. Let's share...reactions14repliesSurgeryAxial Spondyloarthritis Exercise