So what's your pain REALLY likeHi. I'm new here. Don't have a diagnosis, but I'm on the route to one, if AS is what my symptoms are. I'll briefly tell my tell history.... So at...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSymptomsNewly Diagnosed Flares
Tips for Friends with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)What advice would you give a friend living with ankylosing spondylitis (AS)?...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesAwarenessFriends & FamilyNewly Diagnosed
Just starting down this roadMy rheumatologist said he thinks I have AS and Lupus. I was hlab27 negative so I don’t k ow what he is going to say when I see him this...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesNewly Diagnosed Coping
How did your A.S diagnosis affect you?I had an idea that I might have A.S through my own research when doctors wouldn't help me. When I actually put A.S out of my mind and decided not...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesNewly Diagnosed CopingDiagnosis
How do others cope with pain?Been recently diagnosed with AS. I used to be a full time support worker for the elderly until my symptoms flared and left me in bed the past 7 months...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesNewly Diagnosed CopingMental Health
Spondy Pain, or just.. pain?Just a tad about me -> I was diagnosed with Spondy in March (after a good long journey), and have been taking weekly anti-tnf injections (etanercept) since may. Through June...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptomsFlares Newly Diagnosed
Currently getting diagnosedHello, first post here.. I'm 32 w/ family history of AS and I've been putting off going to the rheumatologist for years. My Dad has severe AS ever since I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesNewly Diagnosed ExerciseDiagnosis
newly diagnosed but in severe ankle pain for monthsI have just been recently diagnosed AS/bamboo spine (90 to 95% they tell me) but I’ve been in extreme pain since January. I’ve just taken Humira 2nd dose and it...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTreatmentNewly Diagnosed Coping
newly diagnosedI was just recently diagnosed with AS so I have lots of questions. Here is a quick synopsis: I am a 60 year old female. Have been active and a...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Humair infusionsRecently diagnosed with advanced AS. Starting Humair infusions next week. Wondering what to expect with this treatment and interested in others experiences. Ive gone to a no dairy, no red...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTreatmentDiagnosisNewly Diagnosed
