Is heat or cold better for ankylosing spondylitis?When you are in pain or flaring, does heat or cold work better?...reactions13replies
symptomshi i have been living with ankylosing spondylitis, Lymdodema, thrombosis, fibromygia, chronic fatigue, polymgia, arithritis, asthma, diaticulitis, and in chronic pain and back and forwards to the hospital. I have...reactions2replies
KyphosisPattiB When I first started going to pain clinics and having trouble with my joints and shoulders and hips, I was told I had a kyphosis. I had been in...reactions1replySide Effects
Looking for helpHello all. I’m not sure if this is the most active forum for those suffering with ankylosis spondylitis but I’ll give it a shot. My brother has been suffering for...reactions4repliesAlternative TreatmentCopingResearch & Clinical Trials
Covid 19 Vaccines Hello everyone! I'm just wondering how many vaccines you have received? And if you had to pause taking your immune suppressants for this. I've had four so far. Here in...reactions4repliesTips & 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...reactions4repliesTreatmentDiagnosisNewly Diagnosed
What is a flare to you?I hear people indicate flares but what does that actually mean? Sometimes in the last year, I have had incidents where my back was so bad that I was in...reactions15repliesDiagnosisFlares
May is awareness month! What do you hope to learn more about during Spondyloarthritis Awareness Month?With May being Spondyloarthritis Awareness Month, we're seeking to both build greater awareness about spondyloarthritis conditions and meet the needs and interests of our community users. What are you interested...reactions1reply
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
Do my symptoms match with AS?Hi, I’m new here :). I’m wondering if anyone can relate to the symptoms I’m experiencing? For around 2 years, I’ve experienced pain intermittently in my lower back; it would...reactions2replies
