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...reactions6repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisTips & AdviceTravel
When did you know it was time to start a biologic?Hello everyone. I just met with my new rheumatologist for the first time today after my family physician diagnosed me with Ankylosing Spondylitis about 2 months ago. I only met...reactions34repliesTreatmentTips & Advice
Anklosing Spondylitis diagnosis I have suffered from back pain for years. About 10 years ago I was sent to a Rheumatologist. Due to my symptoms and the fact I do have the AS...reactions1reply
Medical alert bracelets I bought one for myself recently because my R. SI joint is ⅔ fused and my L. is starting now too. I also have disc degeneration at L4-5 which is...reactions1reply
How long did it take for you to be diagnosed?Let me know below how long it took between your symptoms starting and getting your diagnosis? I feel very lucky that I was diagnosed within a year of my symptoms...reactions29repliesDiagnosisNon-Radiographic Axial SpondyloarthritisTreatment
Getting out of bed is excruciating. Anyone have ideas? It’s an hour plus before I stop hurting.reactions1reply
FeaturedAre you HLA-B27 positive or negative?I think its important to highlight that not everyone with AS is HLA-B27 positive. Let me know if you are positive or negative!...reactions410replies
How Does the Changing Weather Impact Your AS/AxSpA?How does the changing weather impact your AS/AxSpA?...reactions18repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis Ankylosing SpondylitisWeather
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...reactions5repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisCommunity SupportCoping
Injection for ASHi Would anyone be able to give me advice on the injection offered for AS please....reactions2repliesAlternative Treatment