finally on the verge of a diagnosishello! i've been dealing with chronic pain and spinal issues for about 20yrs now. when i started experiencing a notable degeneration in my joints in 2020, i was referred to...reactions5repliesCommunity SupportNon-Radiographic Axial SpondyloarthritisNewly Diagnosed
Living in assisted living with ASMy brother is 78 and has AS. He was diagnosed about 2 years ago. He is in assisted living due to other health issues but his AS is getting worse...reactions2repliesTreatmentAnkylosing Spondylitis
Handwriting is hetting horribbleAs my back and shoulders curve, I have noticed that my handwriting is getting worse and worse. Has anyone else experienced this?...reactions2repliesSymptoms
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
