What is the strangest reply you've received when telling someone you have AS?Many people have never heard of ankylosing spondylitis before and it's quite a mouthful. What is the strangest response you've received when...reactions7replies
How important is it to have a rheumatologist?I only have a PM. What can a rheumy do for you?...reactions3replies
Will an MRI Detect Ankylosing Spondylitis?I was told I had AS. I have the same symptoms. But the doctor did the blood test for HLA-B27 and it...reactions3replies
Changing biologicsDue to shortage of Actemra because of COVID my doc wants me to change to Simponi. I’m scared. What can you tell...reactions1replyTreatment
Weekly injections - do you inject yourself or does someone do it for you?I've been injecting myself for 16 years now but I never get used to it. I wondered if others find injecting just...reactions3repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis CopingTreatment
I’m having a Lumbar radio frequency Nerve Ablation I had this procedure done a little over a year ago, and it burns the nerves so they stop sending pain signals...reactions4replies
Advice pleaseGood Evening everyone, I would just like some advise. I went and saw an osteopath today due to having some minor mid...reactions12replies
What Foods Make You Flare?It seems everyone has a certain food(s) they avoid because it causes their symptoms to flare. What foods have you removed from...reactions10replies
Knee pain while sleeping Anyone have knee pain while sleeping? I have been suffering with red hot pain in my left knee every night for a...reactions5repliesPainsomnia
