Active todayAS/AxSpa Treatment ExperiencesWe invite you to discuss and share your personal journey with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) or Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpa) treatments. Whether you've tried...reactions14repliesTreatmentAwarenessCommunity Support
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...reactions75repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisAxial Spondyloarthritis Diagnosis
Active 2 days agoWhat 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...reactions369repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisAxial Spondyloarthritis Symptoms
Active 4 days agoTips for a Better Sleep Sleep is a crucial aspect of managing AS/AxSpa, yet many of us face sleep troubles due to pain and discomfort. Let's discuss...reactions76repliesInsomniaPainsomnia Sleep
Active 4 days agoSacroiliac joint injections Hi, I met with a chronic pain consultant, haven waited 8 months for my appointment. I’ve had severe right leg pain due...reactions8repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisTreatment
Active 7 days agoHow do you stay comfortable when you're uncomfortable?If you suffer from AS, then you probably know the struggle of always trying to make yourself comfortable in almost every situation...reactions25repliesCopingAssistive DevicesComplimentary Treatment
Biologics Side EffectsI recently started biologic injections (Cosentyx) to help manage my axSpA. 2 days after my injection I get flu like symptoms (nausea...reactions23repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis Side EffectsTips & Advice
Life ankylosing spondylitis) is a bloody nightmare, I have fibromyalgia/ osteoporosis of my spine/ tinnitus/ alopecia and had all my teeth out as...reactions2repliesCommunity SupportMisunderstood Venting
FeaturedAre you HLA-B27 positive or negative?I think its important to highlight that not everyone with AS is HLA-B27 positive. Let me know if you are positive or...reactions437replies
Anyklosing Spondylitis and LyricaMy doctor thought it would be great to prescribe Lyrica for my anyklosing spondylitis. I am on pain meds and have been...reactions1reply
