How long did you experience symptoms before being diagnosed?Many people have experienced symptoms of AS for quite some time before being diagnosed. Some were misdiagnosed, others dismissed as simple back pain. What was your experience like?...Reactions0reactionsComments10 replies
How can I feel comfortable about my future? How will I take care of myself?How does someone, married or not, feel confident about their financial future if they can’t work? Are people worried their insurance will not last forever as it currently is? How...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Physical Therapy for Ankylosing Spondylitis?I recently slipped on a water spill at our local mall. It resulted in PT, starting in water. I feel as if my as pain is worsening, I’m unable to...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Did Your AS Show Up on an X-ray or an MRI? I'm undiagnosed but I know I have AS. My rheumy will not diagnose me cause my x-ray did not show up damage to my sacroiliac joints. However I have...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Has anyone tried Sulfasalazine?Wondering if it helps and if I should prepare for any side effects? Read more about Sulfasalazine here....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
What was your first AxSpA treatment like?For many patients, getting diagnosed is an arduous journey and next steps in condition management are not always clear. What works for one person for treatment may not offer relief...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
How are everyone’s treatments going?I’m struggling to find the right treatments to manage AS. I do also have RA, so I’m not sure if that’s the reason. But as far as I’m told the...Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
HLA-B27 Positive, But My Doc Is Still Unsure?Need some advice... For a long time now, I have had all the symptoms of AS. When I asked my dr to test me for hla-b27, she said I already...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Alternating Hip Pain: Is There Any Immediate Relief?I am currently on sulfasalazine only. My pain started on the left side and miraculously vanished a day. The next day pain started on the right side which lasted for...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Do Biologics Help Your Flares? I'm Seeing A Rheumatologist SoonHello everyone! I am still undiagnosed but finally got an appointment with a rheumatologist, though they couldn't get me in until October 1. I'm in the midst of a flare-up...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
