biologics or steroids and having AnkylosingSpondylitis.If you’re not on biologics or steroids right now and fully vaccinated with regards to my AS am I classed as immune suppressed? Also is my immune system over active...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesAnkylosing Spondylitis
Inability to walkI’m now 63 years of age and managed my AS quite well and managed to live my life in spite of the disease, but over the last 7 months have...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis Coping
Bloodwork resultsHello! About a week ago, I had my yearly physical. I am newish to this provider as we have only lived in the area for about 15 months. I had...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesVenting
Are you diagnosed with AS or AxSpa? There are 2 types of axSpA: radiographic and non-radiographic. Radiographic axSpA (r-axSpA or AS) In radiographic axSpA, inflammation, and bone damage are visible on X-rays. This is most commonly called...Reactions 0 reactions Comments30 repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisAxial Spondyloarthritis Diagnosis
Calcium supplements if you have AS?I have been told I have osteopenia - the beginnings of osteoporosis. Is taking a Calcium ssupplement safe if you already have fusion in your spine? I exercise regularly, but...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTips & AdviceAnkylosing SpondylitisComorbidities
Has Anyone That has AS , Arthritis, Neuropathy ever had a EMG UpperextremitiesI went to a Neurologist on Thursday 10/14/2023 to have the EMG Test .It’s the painful Electricity’s Test to find what nerves are damaged. At the end he came back...Reactions 0 reactions Comments17 replies
Anyone else have taste and appetite changes?Hello! As soon as I got my first infusion, my taste changed. I described many things as tasting like “dirty lake water”. It use to last for a week or...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisDiet & NutritionFlares
Pure c4s for AS? Anybody????I have a friend that recommends this Pure c4s stuff from eterna pure. She basically says it's a miracle drug. I have my doubts. It is also known as summit...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesAlternative Treatment
How well do you feel your physician understands your AS/AxSpa?On a scale of 1-10 (1 = not well, 10 = really well), how well do you feel your physician understands your AS/AxSpa?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments12 repliesHealthcare TeamVentingAxial Spondyloarthritis
Finally...ProgressSo, today I saw a sub GP (mine is off taking her boards). The practice I go to is one in which you see a resident who is monitored by...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies