Active 3 days agoLiving With AxSpa and Peripheral Spondyloarthritis When symptoms occur mostly in places other than the spine, the condition is called peripheral spondyloarthritis. There are several types of pSpA, including: -Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) -Reactive arthritis -Arthritis with...reactions43repliesPeripheral SpondyloarthritisTips & AdviceCoping
Inability to walkI’m now 63 years of age and managed my AS quite well and managed to live my life in spite of the disease, but over the last 7 months have...reactions6repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis Coping
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...reactions5repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisCommunity SupportCoping
💛 Happy Mother’s Day 💛Being a mom is already a full-time job. But doing it while managing Axial Spondyloarthritis? That’s a whole different kind of strength. Some days are tough. Some days your body...reactionsrepliesCoping
How do you stay comfortable when you're uncomfortable?If you suffer from AS, then you probably know the struggle of always trying to make yourself comfortable in almost every situation. What items or methods do you use to...reactions16repliesCopingAssistive DevicesComplimentary Treatment
Christmas Gifts For People With ASWe are deep into the season of giving and it's got me thinking about what kind of things would make good gifts for those of us with chronic illnesses instead...reactions2repliesTips & AdviceAssistive DevicesCoping
Walking helpsSo I'm on methotrexate celebrex and prednisone for akalosing spondylitis I've been seeing an rumatology dr since November and on meds since January and I was originally diagnosed with this...reactions4repliesExerciseFlare ManagementCoping
How do you stay grounded during stressful times?The link between stress and the inflammatory response means it’s crucial to find ways to destress in stressful times. Share your best tips for staying grounded when life gets overwhelming...reactions79repliesMental HealthCopingFlare Management
Hearing LossI've recently been dealing with a new comorbidity possibly related to spondyloarthritis. I have mixed hearing loss. One ear is much worse than the other with sensorineural hearing loss. I...reactions4repliesCopingAnkylosing SpondylitisComorbidities
Pain LevelWhen asked, “On a scale of one to ten…” We have all heard that many times. However, that’s hard to answer. I was diagnosed in 1978 and have lived with...reactions2repliesMisunderstood Tips & AdviceCoping