FeaturedFlight tipsHi all I am due to go on holiday tomorrow and unfortunately I am dreading the long 11 hour flight and wondering...reactions6repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisTips & AdviceTravel
FeaturedIf 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...reactions24repliesTips & AdviceNewly DiagnosedCommunity Support
Active todayAre you diagnosed with AS or AxSpa? There are 2 types of axSpA: radiographic and non-radiographic. Radiographic axSpA (r-axSpA or AS) In radiographic axSpA, inflammation, and bone damage are...reactions70repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisAxial Spondyloarthritis Diagnosis
Active todayDoes anyone have lift chair/recliner/rockerI’m going to retire my Well know rocker / recliner after 20 years and thinking about getting a lift chair since it’s...reactions23repliesAssistive Devices
Active todayWhat does a flare look like for you?Hello. I am going through the process of testing for a possible diagnosis. I had previously been diagnosed with RA due to...reactions114replies
How long did you experience symptoms before being diagnosed?Many people experience symptoms of AxSpA for quite some time before being diagnosed. Some people are misdiagnosed, while others are dismissed as...reactions23replies
What symptoms of AS do you experience? Chronic, long-term back pain is one of the most commonly reported health problems in the United States. Not surprisingly, back pain is...reactions269repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisAxial Spondyloarthritis Symptoms
What are you thankful for?What’s one thing you’re grateful for this year, even if it’s something small, that helped you get through a tough moment or...reactions3replies
Just starting down this roadMy rheumatologist said he thinks I have AS and Lupus. I was hlab27 negative so I don’t k ow what he is...reactions9repliesNewly Diagnosed Coping
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...reactions102repliesComorbidities SymptomsSide Effects
Living 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...reactions48repliesPeripheral SpondyloarthritisTips & AdviceCoping
AS & Movement/ExerciseHi, everyone. I'm very interested to hear what kind of movement and exercise you do — if you can still do exercise...reactions30repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis ExerciseTips & Advice
