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...reactions28repliesCopingTips & AdviceAxial Spondyloarthritis
Are you diagnosed with AS or AxSpa? There are 2 types of axSpA: radiographic and non-radiographic. Radiographic axSpA (r-axSpA or AS) In radiographic axSpA, inflammation, and bone damage are visible on X-rays. This is most commonly called...reactions67repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisAxial Spondyloarthritis Diagnosis
Managing anxiety around starting a biologic Hi, I am 29 years old and was diagnosed 5 years ago with Axial spondyloarthritis and was managing quite well on an NSAID (Etoricoxib). Unfortunately over the last year my...reactions1replyAxial Spondyloarthritis CopingSide Effects
Am I able to fly, I’m planning to go on holiday next month.Hello, I was diagnosed with AS 18 months ago. I’ve been planning to go on holiday for a while now and I just want to make sure it’s safe for...reactions1replyAxial Spondyloarthritis
What is the scariest symptom or complications of axSpa?Getting an axSpa diagnosis and experiencing the symptoms can be truly frightening. In your opinion, what is the scariest symptom or complication of axSpa?...reactions27repliesSymptomsAxial Spondyloarthritis Ankylosing Spondylitis
What 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...reactions228repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisAxial Spondyloarthritis Symptoms
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...reactions19repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis ExerciseTips & Advice
Returning 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...reactions20repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis ExerciseSurgery
Family 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...reactions167repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis
Inability to walkI’m now 63 years of age and managed my AS quite well and managed to live my life in spite of the disease, but over the last 7 months have...reactions8repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis Coping
