Chest and rib fusing?I notice soreness in my ribcage and some restriction in expansion when I breathe deep. Is it a symptom of AS or am I just getting old? Any serious concerns?...reactions2replies
International Women's Day Instagram LiveOn Tuesday, March 8th at 6:30 PM EST, please join us on @axspa_healthunion for a special Instagram Live for International Women's Day! Featuring 3 of our amazing patient leaders, we...reactionsrepliesCaregivingTips & AdviceAwareness
Paralympians With AS?As the 2022 Paralympic Winter Games draws to a close today, I have had a couple of thoughts. Firstly, could somebody with Ankylosing Spondylitis enter the Paralympics as an athlete?...reactions4repliesExercise
Tips For Going on Vacation With ASHey Guys, I'm planning on travelling to Mexico for a couple of weeks this summer to attend my friend's wedding and have a bit of a holiday after. I haven't...reactions15repliesTips & AdviceTravel
Biologics and weight gainI got diagnosed very recently in 2020 and was put on Cimzia. I have it hard to comprehend having to inject and got bad nasal side effects.. bleeding nose, terrible...reactions9replies
Stomach ulcers anyone??Hi everyone! Was curious to see if anyone in the community has ever dealt with stomach ulcers before? I was admitted to the hospital 4 days ago for one, but...reactions6repliesComorbidities
How has being a woman shaped your AxSpa journey?Women tend to experience the journey of living with AxSpa differently than men -- it often takes much longer for women to get a correct diagnosis and they tend to...reactions4repliesTips & AdviceIntimacyAwareness
Thank you!Today was one of those days when I inject twice.. early in the morning my daily injection of Forteo for the severe osteoporosis. Then sometime mid-afternoon, Humira. I have to...reactions6replies
What supplements do you take on a daily basis?I take several supplements in addition to my medication and am wondering what has worked for everyone and what brands. Fish oil for instance, varies so much, as well as...reactions4replies
Getting a diagnosisIve had "stomach issues" for over a decade and on and off knee pain for about 7 years. Since April of this year ive had back pain that's worse in...reactions5repliesSymptomsDiagnosisNon-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis
