Active todayWhat'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?...Reactions0reactionsComments27 repliesTips & AdviceDiagnosisCoping
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, including: -Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) -Reactive arthritis -Arthritis with...Reactions0reactionsComments24 repliesPeripheral SpondyloarthritisTips & AdviceCoping
When did you know it was time to start a biologic?Hello everyone. I just met with my new rheumatologist for the first time today after my family physician diagnosed me with Ankylosing Spondylitis about 2 months ago. I only met...Reactions0reactionsComments27 repliesTreatmentTips & Advice
Biologics Side EffectsI recently started biologic injections (Cosentyx) to help manage my axSpA. 2 days after my injection I get flu like symptoms (nausea, headache, brain fog, fatigue). This seems to pass...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis Side EffectsTips & Advice
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...Reactions0reactionsComments27 repliesTips & AdviceHealthcare TeamCommunity Support
Lifestyle 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....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTips & Advice
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 journey with AxSpa. We invite you to share...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesTips & AdviceNewly DiagnosedCommunity Support
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!...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesFriends & FamilyMisunderstood Tips & Advice
Starting biologics I’m new to this! Recently diagnosed with AS.. My delivery for my biologics is coming on Friday and I am super nervous!! Any advice or tips?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisNewly DiagnosedTips & Advice
AS & Movement/ExerciseHi, everyone. I'm very interested to hear what kind of movement and exercise you do — if you can still do exercise, of course. While there are things I can't...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis Tips & AdviceExercise
