A New Year, New BeginningsFeeling quite stressed and unsure of my future living with AS. Managing anxiety and stress, I recently started a new meditation app to help ease symptoms. As the New Year...reactions1replyAxial Spondyloarthritis Alternative TreatmentAnkylosing Spondylitis
Learn the WIM HOF METHOD to reduce inflammation15 years ago, I was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis (AS), a type of arthritis that causes inflammation in certain parts of the spine and the sacroiliac joint. Since I started...reactions4repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis Alternative TreatmentAnkylosing Spondylitis
Pain on walkingHi everyone. I am new here! Only formally diagnosed yesterday, after at least 7 years of being dismissed. I am laid wide awake uncomfortable in bed and questioning my diagnosis...reactions15repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis
Burning sensation Hi. Im new to this group. I have burning sensations all over my legs and arms. My rheumatologist just dismisses me. Does anyone else experience this?...reactions3repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis
Balancing rest and activity during a flareHi all, I have nr-axspa and am currently in the throes of a 12 day and counting flare up. It’s been so tough, as I know everyone in this community...reactions6repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis
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 of axSpa?...reactions25repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisSymptomsAxial Spondyloarthritis
Injection v InfusionMy doctor and I are discussing switching from my Cosentyx injection to a monthly infusion. We believe the “one dose fits all” of the injections may be too harsh on...reactions2repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisAxial Spondyloarthritis Treatment
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
Biologics Side EffectsI recently started biologic injections (Cosentyx) to help manage my axSpA. 2 days after my injection I get flu like symptoms (nausea, headache, brain fog, fatigue). This seems to pass...reactions6repliesSide EffectsAxial Spondyloarthritis Tips & Advice
Hi, I would like to chat with people about what I'm going through.Chat with people that understands me and my problems...reactions3repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis
