FeaturedActive todayIf 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 journey with AxSpa. We invite you to share...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTips & AdviceNewly DiagnosedCommunity Support
Active yesterdayLifestyle Changes: What's Helped You?What lifestyle changes have helped you cope with your AS? What changes haven't helped at all? Share the good and the bad below....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTips & Advice
Active 7 days agoFinding BalanceWhether you're navigating the challenges of work, treatment, maintaining a social life, or all of the above, this is the place to connect with others who understand your journey. Share...Reactions 0 reactions Comments19 repliesTips & AdviceComplimentary Treatment
Working from Home with AxSpaHello everyone. I work from home for my main job. I have a nice desk and monitor that I LOVE but avoid due to my desk chair not aiding my...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesWork & EmploymentTips & AdviceAssistive Devices
What are your tips for preparing for a visit with your doctor? Share your best tips for preparing for a doctor's visit when dealing with AS/AxSpa. Whether it's gathering medical history, noting down symptoms, or bringing up concerns, your insights can help...Reactions 0 reactions Comments23 repliesTips & AdviceHealthcare TeamCommunity Support
Mushroom supplementsHi; has anyone tried mushroom supplements to minimize inflammation and aid in digestion support because of the medicines?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesAlternative TreatmentTreatmentTips & Advice
Featured How do you respond when someone unfamiliar with AxSpa questions your change of plans?Sometimes we might respond calmly; other times may be more defensive. Do you have a go-to response? Do you use it as a time to educate? Let's vent!...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesFriends & FamilyMisunderstood Tips & Advice
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
"But You Don't Look Sick?!"Axial spondyloarthritis, though often invisible to the naked eye, can significantly impact daily life. This forum provides a space to share your encounters with this well-intentioned yet sometimes perplexing inquiry...Reactions 0 reactions Comments19 repliesFriends & FamilyMisunderstood Tips & Advice
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments20 repliesTips & AdviceCommunity SupportSymptoms