What's it like living with AxSpA and Fibromyalgia?Fibromyalgia and AxSpA have a lot in common. They are both rheumatic diseases. Rheumatic diseases cause inflammation in your body, especially in your joints, tendons, muscles, and bones. They can...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
FeaturedHow do you cope with flares?Axial spondyloarthritis can bring great pain and flares in moments without sudden warning. From the community we have heard from many people who bring different approaches to their health and...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesFlare Management
CimziaMy rheumatologist just recently confirmed my positive HLA-B27 result for AS. Though I knew my condition since high school when it started in my cervical spine. My doctor wants to...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesAlternative Treatment
Introduce yourself to the community!Sometimes the only people who understand are others who are living with AxSpA/AS. Your story may really help someone else. Tell us about: 1 fact about your life with AxSpA...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCopingFriends & Family
Beta Blocker and mood disorderWhen I found that AS had blocked all my arteries to such an extent, I had no choice but to take a Beta Blocker or Calcium Channel Blocker; for only...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSide EffectsMental HealthDepression
What’s you Go To When A Flare Up ArrivesI’ve had very low back pain for many years due to a car wreck, two back surgeries, had the nerves burned in my back which lasts about a year but...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Strange symptoms...???Anyone have this? I have what I describe as lightening bolts in my head. If I close my eyes, it’s like one of those balls with lightening bolts. I will...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSymptoms
Mental madness associated with ASAnxiety, depression, panic attacks, and everything in between has been as difficult a struggle as the physical issues (which are far more than most people unfamiliar with AS seem to...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesMental Health
If you'd like, share a picture of yourself. We'll put faces to names in our community 💙Looking forward to seeing everyone's photos!...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAwareness
Has anyone tried Tai Chi?My consultant recommended that I try to practice Tai Chi. Im just wondering if anyone else is practising Tai Chi? I felt a bit silly at first, but after time...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesExercise
