I'm 99% sure I've had this since a teenager!🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲 I was recently diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis at the age of 50 (I'm 51 now), and looking back at my life, I realised that I'VE HAD THIS SINCE I...reactions1replyFatigue Newly DiagnosedRadiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis
What do you feel is the biggest misconception about axSpa?AxSpa is an invisible illness, which means others never really get the full picture of what’s actually happening. What do you feel is the biggest misconception about axSpa?...reactions14repliesAwareness
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 also the most reported symptom by people living...reactions228repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisAxial Spondyloarthritis Symptoms
Enthesitis Flares I have a lot of lower body flares and currently taking Remicade...waiting for it to kick in. Has anyone found immobilization helpful (bracing/casts) when in an acute stage of a...reactions9repliesFlare ManagementFlares Ankylosing Spondylitis
How old were you when you received your diagnosis? How did it make you feel? Hello Everyone! My name is Arianna, I’m a 24 year old woman who was very recently diagnosed with AS. I’d like to preface this by saying that I always thought...reactions2repliesCommunity SupportAnkylosing Spondylitis
AS & Movement/ExerciseHi, everyone. I'm very interested to hear what kind of movement and exercise you do — if you can still do exercise, of course. While there are things I can't...reactions19repliesExerciseTips & AdviceAxial Spondyloarthritis
Returning to normal following lower spine surgery - starting PTLiving with AS can present unique challenges, but incorporating physical therapy techniques, especially following major surgery, can help improve flexibility, reduce pain, and enhance overall quality of life. Let's share...reactions20repliesExerciseAxial Spondyloarthritis Surgery
FeaturedFlight tipsHi all I am due to go on holiday tomorrow and unfortunately I am dreading the long 11 hour flight and wondering if I will actually be able to enjoy...reactions6repliesTips & AdviceAnkylosing SpondylitisTravel
Biologics not working.So after 7 years of my AS diagnosis, 6 years of changing my diet, and now at least 4 years of biologic medications. Methotrexate was like carpet bombing my entire...reactions5repliesTreatmentSymptomsSide Effects
Family history Hi everyone I know we all have our different views on biology medicine and would never tell anyone or expect anyone to tell me what to do. I live in...reactions167repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis
