Alternative/Natural/Holistic Treatments for AS Hey Friends, Just wondering if anyone has tried and found success (or at least relief) from natural or alternative therapies? I feel like allopathic medicine can only take me so...Reactions0reactionsComments21 repliesAlternative Treatment
Walking helpsSo I'm on methotrexate celebrex and prednisone for akalosing spondylitis I've been seeing an rumatology dr since November and on meds since January and I was originally diagnosed with this...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesExerciseCopingFlare Management
I have AS , Neuropathy, Chronic Pain & RLSRLS = Restless Leg Syndrome. Yesterday afternoon My leg started kicking which is an odd time, usually at night. I took all my Meds and wouldn’t Stop ,so took everything...Reactions0reactionsComments32 repliesAlternative Treatment
How do you stay grounded during stressful times?The link between stress and the inflammatory response means it’s crucial to find ways to destress in stressful times. Share your best tips for staying grounded when life gets overwhelming...Reactions0reactionsComments79 repliesCopingMental HealthFlare Management
Temporary disability in South AfricaI have been put on 6 months temp disability leave by my Rheumie and I have found my employer to be so unsupportive. I am now on my 2nd month...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesWork & Employment
Do different seasons bring on different symptoms?For me, winter causes more lumbar, SI joints, and peripheral joint pain, whereas summer causes more fatigue, brain fog, and muscle pain. I also have fibromyalgia and feel like that...Reactions0reactionsComments38 repliesSymptomsWeather
Lifestyle Changes: What's Helped You?What lifestyle changes have helped you cope with your AS? What changes haven't helped at all? Share the good and the bad below....Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesTips & Advice
New Non-opioid Pain Pills Approved By FDAI thought this is excited News and wanted to share it with you . It will Allow anyone who were afraid to take Opioids an option to help with their...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Headaches Since going off Humira 3 years ago I’ve been getting headaches at night that seem to be referred from chronic upper thoracic spine and neck pain. Headaches are worst after...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Pain on walkingHi everyone. I am new here! Only formally diagnosed yesterday, after at least 7 years of being dismissed. I am laid wide awake uncomfortable in bed and questioning my diagnosis...Reactions0reactionsComments15 repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis