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...reactions10replies
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...reactions2replies
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions2replies
