New AS diagnosis and lostHi. I recently have been diagnosed with AS. I don’t have another appt until April. However I was given Diclofenac as a pain killer and it does not work! Does...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisCommunity SupportCoping
"Ask Me Anything" With a Health Coach*Updated at 4:00 PM EST on 6/20/2024* The live event is now over. Thank you for participating in our Ask Me Anything! This thread will be kept open for a...Reactions0reactionsComments12 replies
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...Reactions0reactionsComments17 repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis ExerciseTips & Advice
What are your go-to anti-inflammatory recipes? Share your favorites below! Post pictures of the finished product!...Reactions0reactionsComments22 repliesFlare ManagementDiet & NutritionTips & Advice
Dizziness, stuffy head and neck painHas anyone else experienced dizziness like when sitting still it feels like you’re spinning or bending/turning you go dizzy or lose balance please ? Alongside ears sounding like crickets in...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
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...Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis ExerciseSurgery
Tips for a Better Sleep Sleep is a crucial aspect of managing AS/AxSpa, yet many of us face sleep troubles due to pain and discomfort. Let's discuss how AS/AxSpa affects your sleep patterns and share...Reactions0reactionsComments38 repliesInsomniaPainsomnia Sleep
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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAlternative TreatmentAnkylosing SpondylitisAxial Spondyloarthritis
Christmas Gifts For People With ASWe are deep into the season of giving and it's got me thinking about what kind of things would make good gifts for those of us with chronic illnesses instead...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesAssistive DevicesCopingTips & Advice
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...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis Alternative TreatmentAnkylosing Spondylitis