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...reactions3repliesCopingFriends & 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...reactions1replySide EffectsDepressionMental Health
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...reactions4replies
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...reactions3repliesSymptoms
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...reactions3repliesMental 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!...reactions1replyAwareness
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...reactions2repliesExercise
Blood Test Does anyone know what Anti-SS-A 52kD Ab, IgG (RSL) Is ,mine is high and I don't know what that means!...reactions1reply
Ankylosing and Tendonitis Hello, Anyone here have Tendonitis, specifically on the ball of foot? Metatarsalgia? I have this new symptom 😕, can't touch my foot on the floor since last Wednesday....reactions6repliesSymptoms
Diagnosis What's in a name? I was diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis in 2007. Scine then various Rheumatologists and Dr's, have offered up other Diagnosis'. Some have suggested Psoriatic Arthritis, as I...reactions3repliesTreatmentInsurance & DisabilityDiagnosis
