FeaturedActive 7 days agoIf you could send a message to your younger self, what would it say?Imagine if you could turn back the clock and offer guidance to your younger self, the person who first embarked on this journey with AxSpa. We invite you to share...Reactions0reactionsComments20 repliesTips & AdviceNewly DiagnosedCommunity 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...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesTreatmentAwarenessCommunity Support
New AS diagnosis and lostHi. I recently have been diagnosed with AS. I don’t have another appt until April. However I was given Diclofenac as a pain killer and it does not work! Does...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisCommunity SupportCoping
Reviews of bio meds ( RIVOQ) Hello, i am new here, i was diagnosed about 5 years ago which they said was called chronic Bilateral Sacroiliitis and on MRI it showed unactive, 4 years later i...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisAlternative TreatmentCommunity Support
What are your tips for preparing for a visit with your doctor? Share your best tips for preparing for a doctor's visit when dealing with AS/AxSpa. Whether it's gathering medical history, noting down symptoms, or bringing up concerns, your insights can help...Reactions0reactionsComments31 repliesTips & AdviceHealthcare TeamCommunity Support
What are you thankful for?Even amidst the challenges posed by axSpa, there remain compelling reasons to be thankful. What are you thankful for?...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCopingCommunity SupportMental Health
finally on the verge of a diagnosishello! i've been dealing with chronic pain and spinal issues for about 20yrs now. when i started experiencing a notable degeneration in my joints in 2020, i was referred to...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesNewly Diagnosed Community SupportNon-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis
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....Reactions0reactionsComments116 repliesFlare ManagementTreatmentCommunity Support
What are the most challenging aspects of living with an invisible illness?Living with axSpa presents unique challenges that often go unnoticed by those around us. This discussion forum is dedicated to exploring the complexities of managing a condition that isn't always...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesAwarenessCommunity Support
AS Hello what’s the difference between HX AS and DX AS ?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCommunity SupportAnkylosing Spondylitis