Active todayBiologics not working.So after 7 years of my AS diagnosis, 6 years of changing my diet, and now at least 4 years of biologic medications. Methotrexate was like carpet bombing my entire...reactions4repliesTreatmentSymptomsSide Effects
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 also the most reported symptom by people living...reactions222repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisAxial Spondyloarthritis Symptoms
What helps you through a flare up? What do you do to help yourself during a flare up? Rest and heat are my best friends during a flare....reactions60repliesFlares Fatigue Symptoms
Were any symptoms on Axial Spondyloarthritis surprising? Did you experience any unexpected symptoms when you were diagnosed with AxSpa? Are you wondering if anyone else experienced these symptoms? Are you unsure if these symptoms are connected with...reactions26repliesSymptoms
Is it Uveitis?Hi all, first time poster. I’m currently being worked up for autoimmune and narrowing down to seronegative spondylarthropathies. Last week, I started have weird symptoms in my right eye. Lid...reactions6repliesSymptoms
Do different seasons bring on different symptoms?For me, winter causes more lumbar, SI joints, and peripheral joint pain, whereas summer causes more fatigue, brain fog, and muscle pain. I also have fibromyalgia and feel like that...reactions38repliesSymptomsWeather
What early signs did you experience that may have indicated you had axSpa?Many folks with axSpa have early warning signs that they don't initially pick up on but later realize they are symptoms of axSpa. Did you have any early warning signs...reactions7repliesAwarenessSymptomsDiagnosis
What is the scariest symptom or complications of axSpa?Getting an axSpa diagnosis and experiencing the symptoms can be truly frightening. In your opinion, what is the scariest symptom or complication of axSpa?...reactions25repliesSymptomsAxial Spondyloarthritis Ankylosing Spondylitis
Handwriting is hetting horribbleAs my back and shoulders curve, I have noticed that my handwriting is getting worse and worse. Has anyone else experienced this?...reactions2repliesSymptoms
Stomach twitching and pain early morning Hi everyone. Had AS for 10 years with several flare ups a year in the hips, lower back and lower ribs. Have managed flare ups with anti inflammatory breathing exercises...reactions10repliesSymptoms
