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...reactions31repliesCopingTips & 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...reactions68repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisAxial Spondyloarthritis Diagnosis
Brain Fog is an issue!Now almost ten years into AS, people around me still do not understand Brain Fog as something many of us grapple with...reactions27repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisAxial Spondyloarthritis Coping
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...reactions260repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisAxial Spondyloarthritis Symptoms
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...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...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...reactions27repliesSymptomsAxial Spondyloarthritis Ankylosing Spondylitis
AS & Movement/ExerciseHi, everyone. I'm very interested to hear what kind of movement and exercise you do — if you can still do exercise...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...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...reactions167repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis