Active todayAre 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...Reactions0reactionsComments49 repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisAxial Spondyloarthritis Diagnosis
Active 6 days agoAS & 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...Reactions0reactionsComments17 repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis ExerciseTips & Advice
Active 6 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...Reactions0reactionsComments152 repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis
Active 7 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...Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis ExerciseSurgery
Active 7 days agoA New Year, New BeginningsFeeling quite stressed and unsure of my future living with AS. Managing anxiety and stress, I recently started a new meditation app to help ease symptoms. As the New Year...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAlternative TreatmentAnkylosing SpondylitisAxial Spondyloarthritis
Active 7 days agoLearn the WIM HOF METHOD to reduce inflammation15 years ago, I was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis (AS), a type of arthritis that causes inflammation in certain parts of the spine and the sacroiliac joint. Since I started...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis Alternative TreatmentAnkylosing Spondylitis
Pain on walkingHi everyone. I am new here! Only formally diagnosed yesterday, after at least 7 years of being dismissed. I am laid wide awake uncomfortable in bed and questioning my diagnosis...Reactions0reactionsComments15 repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis
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...Reactions0reactionsComments174 repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisAxial Spondyloarthritis Symptoms
Burning sensation Hi. Im new to this group. I have burning sensations all over my legs and arms. My rheumatologist just dismisses me. Does anyone else experience this?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis
Balancing rest and activity during a flareHi all, I have nr-axspa and am currently in the throes of a 12 day and counting flare up. It’s been so tough, as I know everyone in this community...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis