Navigating Life with AS and AxSpa: Coping Strategies and ExperiencesLiving with a chronic condition like ankylosing spondylitis can present numerous challenges, both physically and emotionally. From managing pain and stiffness to adapting to changes in daily routines, individuals with...Reactions 0 reactions Comments23 repliesCopingTips & AdviceAxial Spondyloarthritis
Looking for house slippers; any suggestions? Hello! We recently moved from a carpeted home to a hardwood home. Pair that with AS and goodness my feet hurt! I use to just wear Snoozies but it seems...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisTips & Advice
Calcium supplements if you have AS?I have been told I have osteopenia - the beginnings of osteoporosis. Is taking a Calcium ssupplement safe if you already have fusion in your spine? I exercise regularly, but...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTips & AdviceAnkylosing SpondylitisComorbidities
My Self-Care Routine/TipsI am sure there are alot of articles out there about this topic, but I thought I would just share the things that make me feel better and any tips...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTips & Advice
What are your go-to anti-inflammatory recipes? Share your favorites below! Post pictures of the finished product!...Reactions 0 reactions Comments11 repliesFlare ManagementDiet & NutritionTips & Advice
Are you HLA-B27 positive or negative?I posted this forum on the AS site. I thought it was important to share here too. HLA-B27 seems to be the main gene that they test for when diagnosing...Reactions 0 reactions Comments67 repliesDiagnosisNon-Radiographic Axial SpondyloarthritisTips & Advice
What can I do to relieve my back pain, driving is killing me.I have to drive to work every day, but I can't drive very long before my back hurts. Is there anything I can do to relieve it?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments36 repliesTips & AdviceWork & EmploymentTravel
Share your tips for self-care...Your experience matters! Please share the valuable self-care tips that have helped you manage your condition. Your insights could make a significant difference in the lives of others facing similar...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesCommunity SupportTips & AdviceCoping
Base of skull pain and inflammation causing migrainesDoes anyone else experience the base of their skull getting so inflamed causing a ton of pain? It’s like you have two golf balls at the base of your skull...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesTips & AdviceAnkylosing SpondylitisTreatment
Summer Traveling TipsGoing anywhere fun this summer? What are your summer travel tips? Feel free to share pics!...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesTips & AdviceTravelFlare Management