Active 5 days agoManaging anxiety around starting a biologic Hi, I am 29 years old and was diagnosed 5 years ago with Axial spondyloarthritis and was managing quite well on an NSAID (Etoricoxib). Unfortunately over the last year my...reactions1replySide EffectsCopingAxial 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...reactions5repliesTreatmentSymptomsSide 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...reactions9repliesSide EffectsVentingComorbidities
Biologics Side EffectsI recently started biologic injections (Cosentyx) to help manage my axSpA. 2 days after my injection I get flu like symptoms (nausea, headache, brain fog, fatigue). This seems to pass...reactions6repliesTips & AdviceAxial Spondyloarthritis Side Effects
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...reactions4repliesTreatmentAwarenessSide Effects
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...reactions5repliesAnkylosing 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....reactions30repliesSymptomsTips & 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...reactions22repliesAnkylosing 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...reactions95repliesComorbidities 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...reactions26repliesAwarenessSymptomsSide Effects
