Do you experience gut issues with your AS or AxSpa? People with axSpA are more likely to get inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) than those without it. IBD includes ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. These conditions can cause digestive tract damage...Reactions0reactionsComments95 repliesComorbidities SymptomsSide Effects
Multiple MedsHi all, first time poster but I have been reading your stories and posts so thank you for sharing, it helps you not feel so alone in this. I was...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesComorbidities Axial Spondyloarthritis
Calcium supplements if you have AS?I have been told I have osteopenia - the beginnings of osteoporosis. Is taking a Calcium ssupplement safe if you already have fusion in your spine? I exercise regularly, but...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTips & AdviceAnkylosing SpondylitisComorbidities
To Flare or Not to FlareI have been wondering whether I am the ONLY one here who doesn't have "flares" at all.. Originally as a psoriatic patient from 1986, things shifted to my back from...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesFlares Comorbidities Axial Spondyloarthritis
HLA-B27 GeneI have been diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis that my rheumatologist says might be AS instead. The jury is still out. However, I do not have the HLA-B27 gene, and I...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis DiagnosisComorbidities
Diagnosed Spondylosis but have positive HLA-B27???I have a lot of pain in my hips and back which fluctuate from side to side. I also get Uveitis from time to time. I do have sclerosis of...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosisAxial Spondyloarthritis Comorbidities
AS and AsthmaI all, I am new here and would love to hear your take if this applies to anyone. I have been diagnosed for over a year and taking biologics since...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesComorbidities
Stomach ulcers anyone??Hi everyone! Was curious to see if anyone in the community has ever dealt with stomach ulcers before? I was admitted to the hospital 4 days ago for one, but...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesComorbidities
