Have you and your employer discussed workplace accommodations due to your AxSpA?Working with a chronic condition like AxSpA can require changes in the workplace, reduced or changed hours, or even switching jobs. What...reactions6repliesWork & Employment
Have you ever been diagnosed with interstitial cystitis or experienced any type of bladder issues with your AS?This week I was diagnosed with Interstitial Cystitis. I have heard people in the community mention they have bladder issues, and upon...reactions10replies
Plantar fasciitis from ASHello everyone. First time on. I was diagnosed with AS 3 years ago. I am currently in the middle of an acute...reactions2replies
Semi permanent makeup/TattoosI am sorry if this post comes across as shallow or trivial in the grand scheme of things. Prior to starting biologics...reactions2repliesTips & Advice
What's it like living with AxSpA and Fibromyalgia?Fibromyalgia and AxSpA have a lot in common. They are both rheumatic diseases. Rheumatic diseases cause inflammation in your body, especially in...reactions3replies
FeaturedHow do you cope with flares?Axial spondyloarthritis can bring great pain and flares in moments without sudden warning. From the community we have heard from many people...reactions8repliesFlare Management
CimziaMy rheumatologist just recently confirmed my positive HLA-B27 result for AS. Though I knew my condition since high school when it started...reactions2repliesAlternative Treatment
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...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...reactions1replyDepressionSide EffectsMental 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...reactions4replies