Are You Taking Biologics? Many people in this group are on biologic injections. Some have tried multiple types. Have you been on biologics in the past...reactions10repliesTreatmentSide Effects
What symptoms of AS do you experience? Chronic, long-term back pain is one of the most commonly reported health problems in the United States. Not surprisingly, back pain is...reactions265repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisAxial Spondyloarthritis Symptoms
What does a flare look like for you?Hello. I am going through the process of testing for a possible diagnosis. I had previously been diagnosed with RA due to...reactions114replies
When it’s cold? I try my hardest to keep warm. I have good days and bad days. Sometimes I don’t know what to do to...reactions21repliesSymptomsCommunity Support
Walking advice for ASHi everyone I did mention I had started doing some walking a month ago to try an help things, I live in...reactions7repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisAlternative TreatmentFlares
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...reactions31repliesCopingTips & AdviceAxial Spondyloarthritis
Inability to walkI’m now 63 years of age and managed my AS quite well and managed to live my life in spite of the...reactions9repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis Coping
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...reactions42repliesTips & AdviceDiagnosisCoping
What is the scariest symptom or complications of axSpa?Getting an axSpa diagnosis and experiencing the symptoms can be truly frightening. In your opinion, what is the scariest symptom or complication...reactions57repliesSymptomsAxial Spondyloarthritis Ankylosing Spondylitis
Do you experience sensory issues with AS?I can't tell if this has to do with AS, fibromyalgia, autoimmunity/inflammation, or a byproduct of pain/sleeplessness/sensitivity to stress...but I get sensory...reactions9repliesComorbiditiesSide EffectsVenting
