FeaturedActive todayAre you HLA-B27 positive or negative?I think its important to highlight that not everyone with AS is HLA-B27 positive. Let me know if you are positive or...reactions442replies
Active 2 days agoShoulder PainHas anyone had intense shoulder pain with AS? I’ve had a tender clavicle joint and shoulder pain that has lasted 3 months…shoulder...reactions11repliesSymptoms
Active 4 days agoHumira 1x a weekHi, This is Shelley. Has anyone had problems getting a biosimiliar approved for 1x each week for Humira? Mine was denied but...reactions3repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis
Active 5 days agoMethotrexateCan anyone tell me if they have tried methotrexate. My doc wants me to try it. If so, how much and what...reactions1replyAxial Spondyloarthritis
Active 7 days ago2nd Generation AS Patients: Passing The TorchQuestion for those with AS who have children who were also diagnosed: How did you explain to your kid(s) what AS is...reactions14replies
Need some exercise recommendationsSo I've had Ankylosing Spondylitis since forever it seems, at least 30 years. I went to all types of specialist and believe...reactions8repliesAnkylosing Spondylitis
What 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...reactions144replies
Pain in your hands?Does anyone else experience excruciating pain in your hands, swelling in the joints, to the point that you cannot use your hands...reactions41replies
What yoga poses or stretches have helped you move comfortably? Share a photo with the community! Stretching helps to loosen stiff muscles and joins and may even help ease some pain from AxSpA. What stretches or poses have...reactions15repliesCopingExercise
Are 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...reactions77repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisAxial Spondyloarthritis Diagnosis