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...reactions2replies
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...reactions3replies
Has anyone tried Sulfasalazine?Wondering if it helps and if I should prepare for any side effects? Read more about Sulfasalazine here....reactions1reply
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...reactions4replies
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...reactions7replies
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...reactions3replies
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...reactions1reply
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...reactions2replies
Morning Pain with Afternoon Relief (Question from Our Facebook Community)A community member in our Facebook group asked: Does anybody find their mornings are really painful and evenings much better?...reactions3replies