Active yesterdayLiving 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 repliesPeripheral SpondyloarthritisTips & AdviceCoping
Active yesterdayHow 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 repliesCopingAssistive DevicesComplimentary Treatment
Active 5 days agoBrain Fog is an issue!Now almost ten years into AS, people around me still do not understand Brain Fog as something many of us grapple with. Recently our daughter and her husband visited us...Reactions 0 reactions Comments14 repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisAxial Spondyloarthritis Coping
Share your favorite AxSpa-related meme! 😆 Let's have some fun! Living with AxSpa is a daily challenge, so it's important to find reasons to smile and laugh along the way. Share your favorite meme that resonates...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesCopingVentingCommunity Support
What's something you wish you were told when you were diagnosed? We learn a lot from our diagnosis through experience, trial and error, and sharing information. What's one thing you wish you would have been told when you were first diagnosed?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments21 repliesTips & AdviceDiagnosisCoping
Mental healthI am 32 years old and was diagnosed in 2021, I am still trying to process the diagnosis and trial and error medication which has left me in a debilitating...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis DepressionCoping
HelpI’ve had this flare for the past 6 months.. despite weekly biological injections and starting methotrexate 2 months ago, my condition progresses. My spine, SI joints, peripheral joints, my eyes...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesCoping
Diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)Hi everyone! I just wanted to come on and ask everyone for some advice as to how get on with life after being diagnosed with AS. I’ve been diagnosed with...Reactions 0 reactions Comments20 repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisCommunity SupportCoping
Have you taken up any new hobbies or activities since being diagnosed with AxSpa?Being diagnosed with AxSpa can bring some major lifestyle changes. Many have to give up hobbies and activities important to them as they can no longer participate due to pain...Reactions 0 reactions Comments42 repliesTips & AdviceCommunity SupportCoping
Navigating Life with AS and AxSpa: Coping Strategies and ExperiencesLiving with a chronic condition like ankylosing spondylitis can present numerous challenges, both physically and emotionally. From managing pain and stiffness to adapting to changes in daily routines, individuals with...Reactions 0 reactions Comments23 repliesCopingTips & AdviceAxial Spondyloarthritis