First RA, Now ASI was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) 6 years ago. Now I'm told it could be ankylosing spondylitis. Has this happened to...reactions3replies
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
