Balancing rest and activity during a flareHi all, I have nr-axspa and am currently in the throes of a 12 day and counting flare up. It’s been so tough, as I know everyone in this community...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis
Do biologics really work??Hi I am 62 live in the uk I got diagnosed with AS last year,i probably had it years ago but didn’t know as was working, going to the gym...Reactions 0 reactions Comments16 repliesAnkylosing Spondylitis
FeaturedAre you HLA-B27 positive or negative?I think its important to highlight that not everyone with AS is HLA-B27 positive. Let me know if you are positive or negative!...Reactions 0 reactions Comments372 replies
HLAB27 negative So I had some blood work done to see if I Cary the HLAB27 gene and it came back negative. Where do I go from here? Can one still have...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 replies
AxSpa symptoms and menstrual cycleI have started to have pain in my left hip sometimes since beginning of Summer. It will be on and off, and worse at night or after the night, I...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesSymptomsNon-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis
How can we go into remission and Live easy Life #Stand4ASWhen I was 16 I felt pain in my lower back. Day by day I feel more pain whenever I sit for a long time in school or at home...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis
Are you feeling fatigued? How do you manage it? Unfortunately, fatigue is a part of living with AS. Learning ways to manage your fatigue can be a game-changer and help you live a happier, more rested life....Reactions 0 reactions Comments30 repliesSymptomsTips & AdviceSide Effects
Advice on taking biological therapy and having chest infections and viral infections.Hi everyone,I have just seen the nurse and I have another infection, I am struggling with everything. In less than a month I have another infection, 5 infections and third...Reactions 0 reactions Comments22 repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisComplimentary TreatmentSide Effects
What does a flare look like for you?Hello. I am going through the process of testing for a possible diagnosis. I had previously been diagnosed with RA due to blood test results but have never really had...Reactions 0 reactions Comments11 replies
Do you experience gut issues with your AS or AxSpa? People with axSpA are more likely to get inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) than those without it. IBD includes ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. These conditions can cause digestive tract damage...Reactions 0 reactions Comments98 repliesComorbidities SymptomsSide Effects