Stomach twitching and pain early morning Hi everyone. Had AS for 10 years with several flare ups a year in the hips, lower back and lower ribs. Have managed flare ups with anti inflammatory breathing exercises...reactions10repliesSymptoms
How do you describe your pain (or: is this level of pain possible?) 😭Hi, folks! I'm new to this community, and I searched for an discussion like this one and I didn't find it, so I'm trying to start one 😊 First of...reactions22repliesFlares CopingSymptoms
Does anyone have lift chair/recliner/rockerI’m going to retire my Well know rocker / recliner after 20 years and thinking about getting a lift chair since it’s harder for me to get out of my...reactions23repliesAssistive Devices
Does 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...reactions4repliesDiagnosis
Does the weather affect your AS?I'm at odds with this because I'd always thought the weather doesn't affect my AS. However, the older I've got, the more I've started to question if perhaps the rain...reactions10repliesTips & AdviceFlares Weather
What's Your Injection Routine?I was wondering if anyone who takes injections has thought up of any kind of routine to make the process seem a bit more normal and less daunting. At the...reactions26repliesTips & AdviceTreatment
How does everyone manage AxSpA pain?I’m a newbie to the AxSpA family. As much as I wouldn’t wish this on others, I embrace being in this family. My discussion topic is pain. Really, the question...reactions7repliesCoping
BracingMy back is starting to curve more than I expected. In one of the articles I read, using a brace may help slow down progression of the shoulders. Has anyone...reactions14repliesSymptomsAssistive Devices
etoricoxib 60mgAnyone else on these for AS? Recently been diagnosed after 7 long years of pain !!! These seem to be working but I’ve heard you can’t be on these long...reactions2replies
Acupuncture Just curious about people's experience with continued acupuncture treatment . It has given me my life back and wanting so see how many have tried it and stuck with it....reactions17replies