Calcium supplements if you have AS?I have been told I have osteopenia - the beginnings of osteoporosis. Is taking a Calcium ssupplement safe if you already have fusion in your spine? I exercise regularly, but...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTips & AdviceAnkylosing SpondylitisComorbidities
My Self-Care Routine/TipsI am sure there are alot of articles out there about this topic, but I thought I would just share the things that make me feel better and any tips...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTips & Advice
What are your go-to anti-inflammatory recipes? Share your favorites below! Post pictures of the finished product!...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesFlare ManagementDiet & NutritionTips & Advice
Are you HLA-B27 positive or negative?I posted this forum on the AS site. I thought it was important to share here too. HLA-B27 seems to be the main gene that they test for when diagnosing...Reactions0reactionsComments67 repliesDiagnosisNon-Radiographic Axial SpondyloarthritisTips & Advice
What can I do to relieve my back pain, driving is killing me.I have to drive to work every day, but I can't drive very long before my back hurts. Is there anything I can do to relieve it?...Reactions0reactionsComments36 repliesWork & EmploymentTips & AdviceTravel
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
Base of skull pain and inflammation causing migrainesDoes anyone else experience the base of their skull getting so inflamed causing a ton of pain? It’s like you have two golf balls at the base of your skull...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisTreatmentTips & Advice
Summer Traveling TipsGoing anywhere fun this summer? What are your summer travel tips? Feel free to share pics!...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTips & AdviceTravelFlare Management
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 repliesCopingWork Accommodations Tips & 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 repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis CopingTips & Advice