Dizziness, stuffy head and neck painHas anyone else experienced dizziness like when sitting still it feels like you’re spinning or bending/turning you go dizzy or lose balance please ? Alongside ears sounding like crickets in...reactions1reply
Returning to normal following lower spine surgery - starting PTLiving with AS can present unique challenges, but incorporating physical therapy techniques, especially following major surgery, can help improve flexibility, reduce pain, and enhance overall quality of life. Let's share...reactions14repliesSurgeryAxial Spondyloarthritis Exercise
A New Year, New BeginningsFeeling quite stressed and unsure of my future living with AS. Managing anxiety and stress, I recently started a new meditation app to help ease symptoms. As the New Year...reactions1replyAxial Spondyloarthritis Alternative TreatmentAnkylosing Spondylitis
Christmas Gifts For People With ASWe are deep into the season of giving and it's got me thinking about what kind of things would make good gifts for those of us with chronic illnesses instead...reactions2repliesTips & AdviceAssistive DevicesCoping
Learn the WIM HOF METHOD to reduce inflammation15 years ago, I was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis (AS), a type of arthritis that causes inflammation in certain parts of the spine and the sacroiliac joint. Since I started...reactions4repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis Alternative TreatmentAnkylosing Spondylitis
Alternative/Natural/Holistic Treatments for AS Hey Friends, Just wondering if anyone has tried and found success (or at least relief) from natural or alternative therapies? I feel like allopathic medicine can only take me so...reactions21repliesAlternative Treatment
Walking helpsSo I'm on methotrexate celebrex and prednisone for akalosing spondylitis I've been seeing an rumatology dr since November and on meds since January and I was originally diagnosed with this...reactions4repliesExerciseFlare ManagementCoping
I have AS , Neuropathy, Chronic Pain & RLSRLS = Restless Leg Syndrome. Yesterday afternoon My leg started kicking which is an odd time, usually at night. I took all my Meds and wouldn’t Stop ,so took everything...reactions32repliesAlternative Treatment
How do you stay grounded during stressful times?The link between stress and the inflammatory response means it’s crucial to find ways to destress in stressful times. Share your best tips for staying grounded when life gets overwhelming...reactions79repliesCopingMental HealthFlare Management
Temporary disability in South AfricaI have been put on 6 months temp disability leave by my Rheumie and I have found my employer to be so unsupportive. I am now on my 2nd month...reactions1replyWork & Employment