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
scaredim 52 and have been dealing with as for 20 plus years. with the help of cbd oil my pail level is a 3 out of 10. ive tried so...reactions5repliesTips & AdviceCopingFlares
FeaturedWhat would you share with someone newly diagnosed with Axial Spondyloarthritis?Comment your learnings, tips, resources, or (non-medical) advice here to support someone going through a recent diagnosis! :-)...reactions14replies
BiologicsDiagnosed with AS in late 90's, started on ENBREL 2009, after hip replacement, stiffness was minimal, and pain literally vanished but now in 2022, the ENBREL is NOT WORKING as...reactions1replyAlternative TreatmentAxial Spondyloarthritis Depression
Plans for the weekend? The weather is getting nice! What plans do you have for the weekend? How do you make them AS friendly?...reactions7repliesExerciseFriends & Family
Stomach Issues with ASHello Friends! About a year ago I was diagnosed with AS. Since then I have put in SO much work to feeling better. And I am finally starting to feel...reactions5repliesMedical MarijuanaSymptomsTips & Advice
ChillsHello. I am new to this community and diagnosis although my symptoms are nothing new. Aside from pain and fatigue, does anyone else experience chills? Thank you....reactions4replies
Feeling stuck and unsureHi all, I'm Carli, 37 F. Diagnosed finally in December of 2021. Looooong journey to get here, and now I'm struggling. I took a new job in January. It is...reactions3repliesCopingDepression
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
Has AxSpa affected your mental health? What has helped you cope?May is Mental Health Month. There is a direct connection between emotional and physical health. Having a chronic illness is associated with increases in depression and anxiety, which can then...reactions8repliesCopingMental HealthVenting
