Epiduralmy pain specialist has added cervical nerve disorder and degenerative arthritis of the neck to my docket. he wants to try an epidural injection to treat the pain in my...reactions4repliesTreatmentAxial Spondyloarthritis Alternative Treatment
When did you know it was time to start a biologic?Hello everyone. I just met with my new rheumatologist for the first time today after my family physician diagnosed me with Ankylosing Spondylitis about 2 months ago. I only met...reactions34repliesTreatmentTips & Advice
How long did it take for you to be diagnosed?Let me know below how long it took between your symptoms starting and getting your diagnosis? I feel very lucky that I was diagnosed within a year of my symptoms...reactions29repliesDiagnosisNon-Radiographic Axial SpondyloarthritisTreatment
What biologics have you tried and how have they helped? Please remember that everyone is different, and what works for some may not work for others. Please respect everyone's experience and their decisions to try or not try certain medications....reactions121repliesFlare ManagementTreatmentCommunity Support
AS/AxSpa Treatment ExperiencesWe invite you to discuss and share your personal journey with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) or Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpa) treatments. Whether you've tried medications, physical therapy, lifestyle changes, or other therapies...reactions12repliesTreatmentAwarenessCommunity Support
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
Living in assisted living with ASMy brother is 78 and has AS. He was diagnosed about 2 years ago. He is in assisted living due to other health issues but his AS is getting worse...reactions2repliesTreatmentAnkylosing Spondylitis
What's Your Injection Routine?I was wondering if anyone who takes injections has thought up of any kind of routine to make the process seem a bit more normal and less daunting. At the...reactions26repliesTips & AdviceTreatment
Injection v InfusionMy doctor and I are discussing switching from my Cosentyx injection to a monthly infusion. We believe the “one dose fits all” of the injections may be too harsh on...reactions2repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisAxial Spondyloarthritis Treatment
Biologics I switched from the biologic (Cosentyx) that had been working for a while, to a biologic that was approved for use during pregnancy. Well turns out another baby is just...reactions4repliesTreatment
