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...Reactions0reactionsComments77 repliesCopingMental HealthFlare Management
Diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)Hi everyone! I just wanted to come on and ask everyone for some advice as to how get on with life after being diagnosed with AS. I’ve been diagnosed with...Reactions0reactionsComments22 repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisCommunity SupportCoping
Relentless spasms I am not new to muscles spasms. The muscles in my low back are always guarding where my lumbar hardware is placed. They started spasming years before the fusion and...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesCopingAxial Spondyloarthritis
What's in your AxSpA flare toolkit? Share a photo with the community!Everyone copes with AxSpA and symptom flare-ups different. Do you have a cozy cave, or place in your home where you go to feel better? What items or activities can...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesCopingFlare Management
Small Goals for Living with AS and AxSpaAs we navigate the challenges and triumphs of living with AS and AxSpa, it's important to focus on setting achievable goals that contribute to our overall well-being and quality of...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis CopingCommunity Support
Share your favorite AxSpa-related meme! 😆 Let's have some fun! Living with AxSpa is a daily challenge, so it's important to find reasons to smile and laugh along the way. Share your favorite meme that resonates...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesCopingVentingCommunity Support
HelpI’ve had this flare for the past 6 months.. despite weekly biological injections and starting methotrexate 2 months ago, my condition progresses. My spine, SI joints, peripheral joints, my eyes...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCoping
Have you taken up any new hobbies or activities since being diagnosed with AxSpa?Being diagnosed with AxSpa can bring some major lifestyle changes. Many have to give up hobbies and activities important to them as they can no longer participate due to pain...Reactions0reactionsComments42 repliesTips & AdviceCommunity SupportCoping
Navigating 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...Reactions0reactionsComments23 repliesCopingTips & AdviceAxial Spondyloarthritis
Would you be interested in participating in a support group meeting via video conference like Zoom?Connect with other AS Warriors...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesVentingCommunity SupportCoping
