What do you wish your partner knew about AS?I’m a caregiver to my spouse, Keegan, who was diagnosed with AS 8 years ago. I’m curious from those of you with AS what you wish your partner, spouse, significant...reactions3repliesCaregivingMisunderstood
Highly Sensitive Person and chronic illnessHas anyone heard about the Highly Sensitive Person and how they deal with ankylosing spondylitis? I was classified as a Highly Sensitive Person while investigating why small degenerations caused by...reactions14repliesMental HealthAxial Spondyloarthritis
Insurance and disabilityI've been diagnosed with AS 25 yrs love been through absolute agony over the years. Fused spine moderate wedge deformity level 3. Have a PIP assessment for first time.....reactions1reply
Did you have inflammatory markers in your blood?Hello, I hope whoever is reading this is having a good day and thank you for your time reading this. I’ve been reading your stories on here and I see...reactions10repliesSymptomsAxial Spondyloarthritis Diagnosis
Tips For Surviving The Holiday Season?The holidays are coming which is very exciting but a little bit daunting. Unfortunately for us AxSpa doesn't take a winter break off, so as much as we want to...reactions4repliesTips & AdviceFriends & Family
Should I Tell My Colleagues About My AS?A member recently asked: "I have chosen not to tell most colleagues about my condition. Feels like people can't really understand anyway, it's too far removed from their reality. Can't...reactions2repliesWork Accommodations Work & EmploymentCoping
A.S. progression I've been living with A.S. since 1996. In the last year it has progressed quicker than previous years. Fortunately surgery has been an option to help but it seems I...reactions3repliesAlternative Treatment
What's The Strangest Thing You've Tried That Has Helped Your AS?There are so many different tips and tricks out there to help manage AS. But a lot of them are pretty similar - stretching, eating healthy, bathing etc. I was...reactions8repliesTreatmentTips & AdviceAlternative Treatment
Tips For Running With AS?Hi Guys, after spending months trapped inside thanks to the pandemic I think it is time I started doing a bit more cardio and thought running would be a good...reactions17repliesExerciseTips & Advice
A Third COVID Vaccine For Immunosuppressed People?Just before I went to get my second shot of the Pfizer vaccine I had a phone consultation with my Rheumatologist who told me that I would most likely require...reactions21repliesAwarenessTips & AdviceTreatment
