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...reactions2repliesAssistive DevicesCopingTips & Advice
Walking helpsSo I'm on methotrexate celebrex and prednisone for akalosing spondylitis I've been seeing an rumatology dr since November and on meds since January and I was originally diagnosed with this...reactions4repliesCopingExerciseFlare Management
How do you stay grounded during stressful times?The link between stress and the inflammatory response means it’s crucial to find ways to destress in stressful times. Share your best tips for staying grounded when life gets overwhelming...reactions78repliesCopingMental HealthFlare Management
Hearing LossI've recently been dealing with a new comorbidity possibly related to spondyloarthritis. I have mixed hearing loss. One ear is much worse than the other with sensorineural hearing loss. I...reactions4repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisComorbiditiesCoping
Pain LevelWhen asked, “On a scale of one to ten…” We have all heard that many times. However, that’s hard to answer. I was diagnosed in 1978 and have lived with...reactions2repliesTips & AdviceCopingMisunderstood
What are you thankful for?Even amidst the challenges posed by axSpa, there remain compelling reasons to be thankful. What are you thankful for?...reactions5repliesCopingCommunity SupportMental Health
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
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
What's something you wish you were told when you were diagnosed? We learn a lot from our diagnosis through experience, trial and error, and sharing information. What's one thing you wish you would have been told when you were first diagnosed?...reactions37repliesTips & AdviceDiagnosisCoping
Mental healthI am 32 years old and was diagnosed in 2021, I am still trying to process the diagnosis and trial and error medication which has left me in a debilitating...reactions10repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis CopingDepression
