Struggling without the medicationI recently had to stop taking my immunosuppressant. It's only been three days and I feel like I'm not going to make it. I'm trying not stress myself out, but...reactions1replyAnkylosing SpondylitisVentingCoping
Do you experience sensory issues with AS?I can't tell if this has to do with AS, fibromyalgia, autoimmunity/inflammation, or a byproduct of pain/sleeplessness/sensitivity to stress...but I get sensory overload. I wrote about it below, stating: "According...reactions9repliesSide EffectsVentingComorbidities
Share your favorite AxSpa-related meme! 😆 Let's have some fun! Living with AxSpa is a daily challenge, so it's important to find reasons to smile and laugh along the way. Share your favorite meme that resonates...reactionsrepliesVentingCommunity SupportCoping
Would you be interested in participating in a support group meeting via video conference like Zoom?Connect with other AS Warriors...reactions8repliesVentingCommunity SupportCoping
Bloodwork resultsHello! About a week ago, I had my yearly physical. I am newish to this provider as we have only lived in the area for about 15 months. I had...reactions6repliesVenting
How well do you feel your physician understands your AS/AxSpa?On a scale of 1-10 (1 = not well, 10 = really well), how well do you feel your physician understands your AS/AxSpa?...reactions12repliesHealthcare TeamVentingAxial Spondyloarthritis
Sinus and TMJ issues with AxSpAAs the wet cold has really rolled in this season, I find that my sinuses and TMJ are giving me more issues than most winters. The headaches and facial pain...reactions3repliesComorbiditiesSymptomsVenting
Has AxSpa affected your mental health? What has helped you cope?May is Mental Health Month. There is a direct connection between emotional and physical health. Having a chronic illness is associated with increases in depression and anxiety, which can then...reactions8repliesVentingCopingMental Health
Describe AxSpa in 3 wordsI'll start: Unpredictable painful flares...reactions3repliesCommunity SupportVentingAwareness
