AS pain not in my backI was diagnosed with AS about 3-4 yrs ago showing markers but not significant pain in my neck or spine. I do have horrific foot pain in the metatarsal area...Reactions0reactionsComments15 repliesAlternative TreatmentFlares Symptoms
FeaturedPain therapyHad anyone taken Lyrica and/or done aqua therapy? If so, I would like to hear your about your experiences....Reactions0reactionsComments19 repliesAlternative Treatment
Alternative/Natural/Holistic Treatments for AS Hey Friends, Just wondering if anyone has tried and found success (or at least relief) from natural or alternative therapies? I feel like allopathic medicine can only take me so...Reactions0reactionsComments19 repliesAlternative Treatment
Intermittent FastingI'm not one for fad diets or trends, but I was keen to hear if anyone has experience with intermittent fasting? I started an 18:6 fast three weeks ago due...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesMental HealthDiet & NutritionAlternative Treatment
Failed SIJ steroid injectionsHello! I received my first SIJ steroid injections 21 March, and, to be honest, fully expected to feel some relief, at least a couple days post-injections. Not the case, however...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTreatmentFlares Alternative Treatment
VertigoI have had Ankylosing Spondylitis for 60 yrs and my spine is totally fused. I have no head or neck movement. I have been suffering from Benign positional vertigo for...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesAlternative Treatment
AS vs Depression vs MenopauseIs anyone else having trouble untangling which symptoms are which? I constantly struggle trying to figure out why I am feeling what I am feeling. The low back and hip...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesAlternative TreatmentMedical MarijuanaMental Health
Ketamine Therapy for AS!My brother is 41 years old and has suffered from ankylosing spondylitis for 7 years. He was suffering from severe back pain, even throughout the night. He was under rheumatology...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAlternative TreatmentSymptomsTreatment
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
Currently on celebrex/acupuncture Hello! I am 35 and was diagnosed in 2013 with AS and already had bone errosions. I had been doing great until about 2 years ago my symptoms became more...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesSymptomsAlternative TreatmentTreatment
