How has being a woman shaped your AxSpa journey?Women tend to experience the journey of living with AxSpa differently than men -- it often takes much longer for women to get a correct diagnosis and they tend to...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesAwarenessIntimacyTips & Advice
Secukinumab during pregnancyPlease, has anyone here been on secukinumab during pregnancy? If so, how was it? I know its prescribing information advises against it, but there are a few studies where women...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesResearch & Clinical TrialsSide EffectsTips & Advice
Trying to conceive - coming off meds - so much pain!My partner and I are trying to conceive. We have only just started our journey. A couple of weeks ago I found out that celecoxib, my main anti inflammatory is...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTips & AdviceIntimacy & RelationshipsFlares
Pain meds and stomach pains Hey guys! I’m just wondering if pain medication gives you an upset stomach? I’m prescribed Tramadol, I try not to take it that often as I find it doesn’t help...Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesTreatmentFlare ManagementTips & Advice
After covidHi, i am recovering from covid. IT's been very hard for me to fight with these virus that affect my helth a lot!! I am not well and i am...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesSide EffectsTips & AdviceCoping
Could I have AS? I have no idea!First, some background. I am a 45yr old female. In my mid 20's I started experiencing excruciating knee pain in my left knee, to the point where driving became an...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTips & AdviceSymptomsDiagnosis
Mosquito bites and ASIs it possible to over react to a mosquito bite with AS to the point that you get joint pain and swelling? What are ways to prevent this other than...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTips & Advice
New Diagnosis!I just got diagnosed.. What can I expect? Are there certain things you guys think I should make sure to ask the doctor? I know every patient case is different...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTips & AdviceTreatmentNewly Diagnosed
How Do You Spend Your Weekends?After a long tiring week, us with chronic illness probably welcome a 2 day break more than most. I was wondering what you guys do at the weekend to recharge...Reactions0reactionsComments20 repliesTips & Advice
Do you work? I've been out of work for the past year. My illness benefit has stopped and I am waiting for my disability allowance to start but it will take months. I...Reactions0reactionsComments15 repliesTips & AdviceWork Accommodations Work & Employment