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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesSymptomsNewly Diagnosed Flares
Tips for Friends with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)What advice would you give a friend living with ankylosing spondylitis (AS)?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 repliesDiagnosisCopingNewly Diagnosed
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 repliesMental HealthCopingNewly Diagnosed
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesFlares SymptomsNewly 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesDiagnosisNewly Diagnosed Exercise
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesCopingTreatmentNewly Diagnosed
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesTreatmentNewly Diagnosed Diagnosis
