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...reactions10repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis CopingTips & Advice
Anyone here had spinal fusion surgery?I'd love to hear about any of your experiences with this surgery. Was it helpful? Did it make your AS worse? What was your recovery like? Or maybe you found...reactions6repliesTips & AdviceSurgery
How do you feel near injection week?I have noticed the week before injection is the hardest. I start to notice more stiffness, more pain, brain fog, increased fatigue, start to feel more down. I am on...reactions14repliesTips & AdviceAwarenessFlare Management
Mattress recommendations for AS suffererHi, I have AS and Osteoporosis and I am really struggling with morning pain which is way more than I normally suffer with and wondered if changing my current mattress...reactions22repliesCopingTips & Advice
Losing Weight With ASDiet, and exercise.. that's what people tell us. But, how do you lose weight and keep in shape when low energy and pain makes working out and cooking difficult?...reactions12repliesTips & AdviceExerciseDiet & Nutrition
FOMOAS can cause us to cancel plans, sit out on participating in activities, and miss out on things we might otherwise not have. This can strain friendships, relationships, and loving...reactions28repliesCopingFriends & FamilyTips & Advice
Periods and AxSpaHello everyone, Question for my fellow AFAB people with AxSpa -- does your period aggravate your AxSpa pain? I just got through my period and I have severely painful periods...reactions3repliesSymptomsCopingTips & Advice
Choosing a Keyboard for Daily WorkI'm searching for a keyboard that doesn't aggravate the pain in my hands, and am not having much luck. For me, size (cannot be small), key height, and key pressure...reactions2repliesSymptomsAxial Spondyloarthritis Tips & Advice
Fusion I have full fusion in my neck area. I have no mobility in that area— up or down, left or right, side to side. I have lost 4 - 5...reactions15repliesTips & AdviceExerciseFatigue
What do you do to treat yourself?I mean, as in a treat for yourself - a trip out, a special meal, that sort of thing....reactions30repliesCopingTips & Advice
