Do I or Don't I Dilemma? Newly diagnosed.I'm a 52 yr old 'healthy' woman, with controlled asthma and migraine/cervicogenic headaches. My professional background is biomedical research/clinical trials. After 10 years of back and neck pain and various...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesDiagnosisNewly Diagnosed Healthcare Team
TreatmentI was diaagnosed with AS about 7 years ago but only vision effected. I have been taking Remicaid Infusions for about 4 to 6 years once a month. In addition...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Diets that help AS symptoms Has anyone heard of the carnivore diet helping AS? My husband read an article about it and was mad when I didn’t try it. He said he thought I would...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesDiet & Nutrition
Have you had your booster vaccine?I'm getting my third vaccine tomorrow! I'm hoping that I'm not as sick as I was with the last two. I would love to hear your experiences if you've had...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesCommunity SupportSide EffectsTreatment
AS Friendly Team Sports?I've been thinking lately that I need to pick up a new hobby. Ideally I would like it to be a source of exercise too but I'm not quite sure...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTips & AdviceExercise
What are your favorite hobbies and distractions?Whether it's a flare, doctor's appointments or something unrelated to ankylosing spondylitis, we all feel overwhelmed from time to time. What are you favorite ways to get your mind off...Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
FeaturedSymptomsI have recently been diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis and I am new to this website. I started with Humira which helped with my general joint pains but unfortunately I started...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesTips & AdviceTreatment
Learning about AS through seeking answers about unexplained chronic pain.I have had pain for 3 years. It started off with what I thought was a running injury deep in my buttcheek(glute). This went away with physio, then my lower...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesAwareness
Myofacial ReleaseHello to All My rheumatologist has referred me to a massage therapist for Myofascial Release. Does anyone have experience with this treatment and what were the results? Thanks in advance....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesAlternative Treatment
Has anyone tried the AIP diet?I have a low-starch paleo approach, but am wondering if and how a stricter autoimmune protocol diet has helped others. Does alcohol and even sugar alcohols like erythritol bother you? ...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies