Active todayBracingMy back is starting to curve more than I expected. In one of the articles I read, using a brace may help slow down progression of the shoulders. Has anyone...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesSymptomsAssistive Devices
Active todayDo 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...Reactions0reactionsComments22 repliesSymptomsWeather
Active yesterdayWhat 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?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptomsAxial 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?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSymptoms
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...Reactions0reactionsComments148 repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisAxial Spondyloarthritis Symptoms
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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAwarenessSymptomsDiagnosis
SymptomsI've recently been diagnosed with axial spondylitis after a few years of hip pain that has now progressed to other areas of my body. Last year I started having eye...Reactions0reactionsComments15 repliesSymptomsNewly Diagnosed
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....Reactions0reactionsComments60 repliesFatigue SymptomsFlares
Shoulder PainHas anyone had intense shoulder pain with AS? I’ve had a tender clavicle joint and shoulder pain that has lasted 3 months…shoulder and neck MRIs are normal. It seems to...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesSymptoms
Chilling Effects: AS/AxSpa and Cold Weather DiscussionsAs the weather turns colder, many people living with AS/AxSpa experience unique challenges and considerations. Cold weather can have a significant impact on our daily lives and overall well-being. How...Reactions0reactionsComments20 repliesTips & AdviceCommunity SupportSymptoms