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
Do different seasons bring on different symptoms?For me, winter causes more lumbar, SI joints, and peripheral joint pain, whereas summer causes more fatigue, brain fog, and muscle pain. I also have fibromyalgia and feel like that...reactions38repliesSymptomsWeather
New Non-opioid Pain Pills Approved By FDAI thought this is excited News and wanted to share it with you . It will Allow anyone who were afraid to take Opioids an option to help with their...reactions2replies
Headaches Since going off Humira 3 years ago I’ve been getting headaches at night that seem to be referred from chronic upper thoracic spine and neck pain. Headaches are worst after...reactions2replies
Pain on walkingHi everyone. I am new here! Only formally diagnosed yesterday, after at least 7 years of being dismissed. I am laid wide awake uncomfortable in bed and questioning my diagnosis...reactions15repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis
Reviews of bio meds ( RIVOQ) Hello, i am new here, i was diagnosed about 5 years ago which they said was called chronic Bilateral Sacroiliitis and on MRI it showed unactive, 4 years later i...reactions3repliesCommunity SupportAnkylosing SpondylitisAlternative Treatment
Why don’t we have a live chat feature?Surely there are people who need to talk to others more frequently....reactions3repliesAnkylosing Spondylitis
Hearing LossI've recently been dealing with a new comorbidity possibly related to spondyloarthritis. I have mixed hearing loss. One ear is much worse than the other with sensorineural hearing loss. I...reactions4repliesCopingAnkylosing SpondylitisComorbidities
Burning sensation Hi. Im new to this group. I have burning sensations all over my legs and arms. My rheumatologist just dismisses me. Does anyone else experience this?...reactions3repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis
Biologics not working.So after 7 years of my AS diagnosis, 6 years of changing my diet, and now at least 4 years of biologic medications. Methotrexate was like carpet bombing my entire...reactions2repliesTreatmentSymptomsSide Effects