Exercise Just had my most serious pain episode 2weeks making my back very stiff. The symptoms have settled with prednisone. I’m usually very fit cycling. Pier to this I had increase...reactions1replyAxial Spondyloarthritis
Will you take our In America survey and help others understand the true impact of AxSpA?We are conducting a survey to better understand the patient experience and realities of AxSpA. By taking this survey, you can help everyone better understand the real impact of AxSpA...reactionsrepliesAwarenessResearch & Clinical Trials
Awaiting diagnosis, if caught early enough can I stop the spine fusingHi everyone. Just awaiting some scans to confirm/ rule out AS. rheumatologist has said she reckons spondyloarthritis but can't rule out AS AS I tested positive for hla-b27. I don't...reactions3replies
AS vs Depression vs MenopauseIs anyone else having trouble untangling which symptoms are which? I constantly struggle trying to figure out why I am feeling what I am feeling. The low back and hip...reactions3repliesAlternative TreatmentMedical MarijuanaMental Health
Managing PainsomniaHow do you manage the times when you wake up in the middle of the night and your bones, muscles, and brain are all screaming in pain? Let's discuss what...reactions1replyCopingAxial Spondyloarthritis Painsomnia
Do you have periods of random remission that are unexplained?I’ve been experiencing very low disease activity despite being somewhat stressed, traveling a lot, and not always eating the best. It’s so strange. And maybe I’m going to be jinxing...reactions2repliesFlare ManagementSymptomsDiet & Nutrition
Himura Hi Everyone I'm new to this forum. I've just been diagnosed with AS the pain is debilitating to say the least. I've just had my 1st injection of humira last...reactions2replies
Vegetarian DietMy Rheumatologist put me on a vegetarian diet. She said new research showed it significantly reduced pain. I have been on it for about a month. I want to know...reactions9replies
What do you do to treat yourself?I mean, as in a treat for yourself - a trip out, a special meal, that sort of thing....reactions30repliesCopingTips & Advice
Biologics and other treatments Hi. I am fairly recently diagnosed with AxSpa and was wondering if people on here know more about treatments than the tiny amount that I do. My Rheumatologist ( that...reactions2repliesTreatmentSide EffectsNewly Diagnosed