Active yesterdayHave you applied for or been denied social security or disability income?If you are living with axial spondyloarthritis, you may be eligible for disability or social security. What has your experience been like applying for disability? Have you received denials? Who...reactions33repliesInsurance & DisabilityWork & Employment
Temporary disability in South AfricaI have been put on 6 months temp disability leave by my Rheumie and I have found my employer to be so unsupportive. I am now on my 2nd month...reactions1replyWork & Employment
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...reactions6repliesTips & AdviceAssistive DevicesWork & Employment
Dismissive doctorsHas anyone else tried to explain the severity of symptoms like severe fatigue and pain to their doctor, and were having trouble being able to work, and were met with...reactions16repliesWork & EmploymentSymptomsFatigue
Close to losing my jobI work in a school in an early years classroom. Last year I was referred for an occupational health assessment. The report suggested adjustments to my hours, duties and extra...reactions11repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisWork & Employment
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?...reactions36repliesTips & AdviceWork & EmploymentTravel
Hi! I'm Flávia!Hi! I'm Flávia, I'm 34 years old and I'm from Portugal and I'm write today for you for the first time to blurt out my emotions. I was diagnosed with...reactions2repliesTreatmentWork & EmploymentNon-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis
Work accommodations Hey everyone, I’m a high school teacher in Ontario, Canada, currently on leave for many reasons, but the unpredictability of my AxSpA is one of them, especially when it comes...reactions2repliesAwarenessWork & EmploymentInsurance & Disability
Do you work? I've been out of work for the past year. My illness benefit has stopped and I am waiting for my disability allowance to start but it will take months. I...reactions15repliesTips & AdviceWork Accommodations Work & Employment
Should I Tell My Colleagues About My AS?A member recently asked: "I have chosen not to tell most colleagues about my condition. Feels like people can't really understand anyway, it's too far removed from their reality. Can't...reactions2repliesWork Accommodations Work & EmploymentCoping
