Active todayWhat influences a Rheumatologist to prescribe immunosuppressants or biologics?I am curious to find out if the Rheumatologists gets any form of incentives or kickbacks if they advise most of their patients to take Biologics. Most of the people...Reactions 0 reactions Comments17 repliesTreatmentAwarenessAlternative Treatment
Active todayAS pain not in my backI was diagnosed with AS about 3-4 yrs ago showing markers but not significant pain in my neck or spine. I do have horrific foot pain in the metatarsal area...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesSymptomsAlternative TreatmentFlares
Active yesterdayCannabis strain for severe pain Heya, I'm so tired with finding the best cannabis CBD hybrid (preferable 1:1 ratio) strain for both - day and night use. I suffer from: - ankylosing spondylitis, - fibromyalgia...Reactions 0 reactions Comments11 repliesAwarenessMedical MarijuanaAlternative Treatment
FeaturedPain therapyHad anyone taken Lyrica and/or done aqua therapy? If so, I would like to hear your about your experiences...Reactions 0 reactions Comments19 repliesAlternative Treatment
Alternative/Natural/Holistic Treatments for AS Hey Friends, Just wondering if anyone has tried and found success (or at least relief) from natural or alternative therapies? I feel like allopathic medicine can only take me so...Reactions 0 reactions Comments19 repliesAlternative Treatment
Intermittent FastingI'm not one for fad diets or trends, but I was keen to hear if anyone has experience with intermittent fasting? I started an 18:6 fast three weeks ago due...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesDiet & NutritionMental HealthAlternative Treatment
VertigoI have had Ankylosing Spondylitis for 60 yrs and my spine is totally fused. I have no head or neck movement. I have been suffering from Benign positional vertigo for...Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 repliesAlternative Treatment
AS vs Depression vs MenopauseIs anyone else having trouble untangling which symptoms are which? I constantly struggle trying to figure out why I am feeling what I am feeling. The low back and hip...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesMedical MarijuanaMental HealthAlternative Treatment
Mushroom supplementsHi; has anyone tried mushroom supplements to minimize inflammation and aid in digestion support because of the medicines...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTips & AdviceTreatmentAlternative Treatment
Ketamine Therapy for AS!My brother is 41 years old and has suffered from ankylosing spondylitis for 7 years. He was suffering from severe back pain, even throughout the night. He was under rheumatology...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesSymptomsAlternative TreatmentTreatment
