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...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis Side EffectsTips & Advice
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...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTreatmentAwarenessSide 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...Reactions0reactionsComments5 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....Reactions0reactionsComments30 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...Reactions0reactionsComments22 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...Reactions0reactionsComments95 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...Reactions0reactionsComments26 repliesAwarenessSymptomsSide 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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSide EffectsFlares Diet & Nutrition
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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSide EffectsTreatment
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...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesSide EffectsVentingComorbidities
