Medication experiencesI was wondering what medication people are on that has helped with pain and stiffness? I have been given a choice of three types, the Rinvoq is cheaper and more...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisAwarenessSide Effects
Are you feeling fatigued? How do you manage it? Unfortunately, fatigue is a part of living with AS. Learning ways to manage your fatigue can be a game-changer and help you live a happier, more rested life....Reactions 0 reactions Comments30 repliesSymptomsTips & AdviceSide Effects
Advice on taking biological therapy and having chest infections and viral infections.Hi everyone,I have just seen the nurse and I have another infection, I am struggling with everything. In less than a month I have another infection, 5 infections and third...Reactions 0 reactions Comments22 repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisComplimentary TreatmentSide Effects
Do you experience gut issues with your AS or AxSpa? People with axSpA are more likely to get inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) than those without it. IBD includes ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. These conditions can cause digestive tract damage...Reactions 0 reactions Comments98 repliesComorbidities SymptomsSide Effects
FeaturedUveitis - does it become less frequent over time?I've just read an interesting article from another member, about their experiences with uveitis. They mentioned that the attacks are less frequent these days. It got me wondering about AS...Reactions 0 reactions Comments26 repliesSide EffectsSymptomsAwareness
Always Getting Similar Sicknesses?For those of us on immunosuppressants, getting ill and staying ill for a longer amount of time is unfortunately sometimes a regular occurrence. But I was wondering if anybody here...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesTreatmentAwarenessSide Effects
AS & Covid VaccinesHi Everyone, I am new to this forum. I was diagnosed with AS when I was 28 (now 44). I had a really bad year when I was diagnosed, to...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesDiet & NutritionFlares Side Effects
Increased doseCosentyx is working but not taking away all of the symptoms. My dr recommended increasing the dosage from 150 to 300 mg. Does anyone have any experience with this dosage...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesTreatmentSide Effects
Do you experience sensory issues with AS?I can't tell if this has to do with AS, fibromyalgia, autoimmunity/inflammation, or a byproduct of pain/sleeplessness/sensitivity to stress...but I get sensory overload. I wrote about it below, stating: "According...Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 repliesSide EffectsVentingComorbidities
Biologics and other treatments Hi. I am fairly recently diagnosed with AxSpa and was wondering if people on here know more about treatments than the tiny amount that I do. My Rheumatologist ( that...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesSide EffectsTreatmentNewly Diagnosed