Have you taken up any new hobbies or activities since being diagnosed with AxSpa?Being diagnosed with AxSpa can bring some major lifestyle changes. Many have to give up hobbies and activities important to them as they can no longer participate due to pain...Reactions0reactionsComments42 repliesCopingTips & AdviceCommunity Support
Navigating Life with AS and AxSpa: Coping Strategies and ExperiencesLiving with a chronic condition like ankylosing spondylitis can present numerous challenges, both physically and emotionally. From managing pain and stiffness to adapting to changes in daily routines, individuals with...Reactions0reactionsComments23 repliesCopingTips & AdviceAxial Spondyloarthritis
Would you be interested in participating in a support group meeting via video conference like Zoom?Connect with other AS Warriors...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesVentingCommunity SupportCoping
Inability to walkI’m now 63 years of age and managed my AS quite well and managed to live my life in spite of the disease, but over the last 7 months have...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCopingAxial Spondyloarthritis
Share your tips for self-care...Your experience matters! Please share the valuable self-care tips that have helped you manage your condition. Your insights could make a significant difference in the lives of others facing similar...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCommunity SupportTips & AdviceCoping
What yoga poses or stretches have helped you move comfortably? Share a photo with the community! Stretching helps to loosen stiff muscles and joins and may even help ease some pain from AxSpA. What stretches or poses have helped you feel better? Share a photo with...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesCopingExercise
Just starting down this roadMy rheumatologist said he thinks I have AS and Lupus. I was hlab27 negative so I don’t k ow what he is going to say when I see him this...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesNewly Diagnosed Coping
Back to Work AdviceHello AS family, I got a new job! It will be my first full-time, in-office gig since my diagnosis. It's not perfect, for instance entrance to the office is up...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesWork Accommodations CopingTips & Advice
GI issues, abdominal discomfort and flank/back rib painDoes anyone suffer from this with AS? I am still in the "un-diagnosed realm" but starting to suspect these mystery abdominal flare-ups (this current one has been going on since...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesCopingAxial Spondyloarthritis Tips & Advice
FeaturedTell us you have AS without saying you have AS....Alright, let's try out this trend. Tell me you have AS without saying you have AS....Reactions0reactionsComments75 repliesCopingMisunderstood Awareness