Do my symptoms seems similar to anyone else's?Hi everyone, I'm brand new to this forum. I have been seeing a rheumatologist and I had a positive HLA-B27 result and have had a few intense episodes where my...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSymptomsExercise
Using a Wheelchair?I may be buying a wheelchair tomorrow to use for longer family outings and I'm semi-conflicted about the idea. On one hand, I feel like I need to work as...Reactions0reactionsComments26 repliesExerciseCopingFatigue
Design Project to create a pillow for back/neck stiffness associated with ASHi, I am a part of a team a Swinburne University of Technology doing a design project with TOM Melbourne. Our project is to design a pillow for someone with...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesSleepAlternative TreatmentExercise
Pain shamingHas anyone gone to doctors or physical therapists and they basically shame you for your pain? I had a nasty flare and could barely walk. I was using a rollator...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesExerciseTreatment
Currently getting diagnosedHello, first post here.. I'm 32 w/ family history of AS and I've been putting off going to the rheumatologist for years. My Dad has severe AS ever since I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesNewly Diagnosed ExerciseDiagnosis
Plans for the weekend? The weather is getting nice! What plans do you have for the weekend? How do you make them AS friendly?...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesExerciseFriends & Family
Does anyone use a push bike with AS?How does cycling affect AS for worse or better? Tell us your story....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesExerciseAxial Spondyloarthritis Coping
Paralympians With AS?As the 2022 Paralympic Winter Games draws to a close today, I have had a couple of thoughts. Firstly, could somebody with Ankylosing Spondylitis enter the Paralympics as an athlete?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesExercise
Tips For Running With AS?Hi Guys, after spending months trapped inside thanks to the pandemic I think it is time I started doing a bit more cardio and thought running would be a good...Reactions0reactionsComments17 repliesTips & AdviceExercise
AS Friendly Team Sports?I've been thinking lately that I need to pick up a new hobby. Ideally I would like it to be a source of exercise too but I'm not quite sure...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesExerciseTips & Advice
