Active todayBiologics 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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis Side EffectsTips & Advice
Active yesterdayWhat symptoms of AS do you experience? Chronic, long-term back pain is one of the most commonly reported health problems in the United States. Not surprisingly, back pain is also the most reported symptom by people living...Reactions0reactionsComments122 repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisAxial Spondyloarthritis Symptoms
Active 3 days agoReturning to normal following lower spine surgery - starting PTLiving with AS can present unique challenges, but incorporating physical therapy techniques, especially following major surgery, can help improve flexibility, reduce pain, and enhance overall quality of life. Let's share...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis ExerciseSurgery
Active 4 days agoFamily history Hi everyone I know we all have our different views on biology medicine and would never tell anyone or expect anyone to tell me what to do. I live in...Reactions0reactionsComments75 repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis
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
Blood oxygen Hello everyone Does anyone have there blood oxygen levels go up and down? And why does it happen. Thank you...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisAxial Spondyloarthritis
Relentless spasms I am not new to muscles spasms. The muscles in my low back are always guarding where my lumbar hardware is placed. They started spasming years before the fusion and...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesCopingAxial Spondyloarthritis
Mental healthI am 32 years old and was diagnosed in 2021, I am still trying to process the diagnosis and trial and error medication which has left me in a debilitating...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesCopingAxial Spondyloarthritis Depression
Rinvoq Ive gone through 3 Biologic treatments all other painkillers i am now put on Rinvoq but im terrified of it should i be does anyone here hsve the dtug or...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisAxial Spondyloarthritis
Small Goals for Living with AS and AxSpaAs we navigate the challenges and triumphs of living with AS and AxSpa, it's important to focus on setting achievable goals that contribute to our overall well-being and quality of...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis CopingCommunity Support