27 years old w/ AS and a full hip replacement Hi there! I'm new here and was just looking for some tips on how everybody handles their AS and if anybody here takes Low Dose Naltrexone. If so does it...reactions10repliesFlares TreatmentTips & Advice
Currently on celebrex/acupuncture Hello! I am 35 and was diagnosed in 2013 with AS and already had bone errosions. I had been doing great until about 2 years ago my symptoms became more...reactions7repliesAlternative TreatmentTreatmentSymptoms
Pain shamingHas anyone gone to doctors or physical therapists and they basically shame you for your pain? I had a nasty flare and could barely walk. I was using a rollator...reactions4repliesExerciseTreatment
Biologic treatment and multiple sclerosisHello! This is not a very cheerful topic, but I'd be very appreciative if anyone can share their experience. I began taking Cimzia (a biologic) for my Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)...reactions5repliesTreatmentSide EffectsSymptoms
Physical TherapyPart of my treatment plan is PT I've done PT in the past I've even done Aqua therapy and each time they have made this a part of my treatment...reactions7repliesTreatment
newly diagnosed but in severe ankle pain for monthsI have just been recently diagnosed AS/bamboo spine (90 to 95% they tell me) but I’ve been in extreme pain since January. I’ve just taken Humira 2nd dose and it...reactions4repliesNewly Diagnosed CopingTreatment
severity of AS and severity of psychiatric diseases i want to ask if the joint auto-inflammation AS will cause neuro-inflammation leading to depression, anxiety, insomnia, ADHD and even autism? are there molecule pathway linking AS to psychiatric diseases?...reactions2repliesDepressionTreatmentSleep
Uveitis & other eye diseases caused by AS and the treatmentsI would like to know how others who have any eye diseases that are know to be a symptom of AS how they deal w/ it & what, if any...reactions7repliesTreatmentResearch & Clinical TrialsTips & Advice
Humair infusionsRecently diagnosed with advanced AS. Starting Humair infusions next week. Wondering what to expect with this treatment and interested in others experiences. Ive gone to a no dairy, no red...reactions4repliesNewly Diagnosed DiagnosisTreatment
What biologic are you taking?I know everyone doesn't take biologics. But I'm curious of those who do. I started with Cimzia, it didn't work for me and I had terrible side effects. I was...reactions29repliesTreatmentCommunity Support
