Featured How do you respond when someone unfamiliar with AxSpa questions your change of plans?Sometimes we might respond calmly; other times may be more defensive. Do you have a go-to response? Do you use it as a time to educate? Let's vent!...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesFriends & FamilyMisunderstood Tips & Advice
What's something you wish you were told when you were diagnosed? We learn a lot from our diagnosis through experience, trial and error, and sharing information. What's one thing you wish you would have been told when you were first diagnosed?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments21 repliesTips & AdviceDiagnosisCoping
"But You Don't Look Sick?!"Axial spondyloarthritis, though often invisible to the naked eye, can significantly impact daily life. This forum provides a space to share your encounters with this well-intentioned yet sometimes perplexing inquiry...Reactions 0 reactions Comments19 repliesFriends & FamilyMisunderstood Tips & Advice
What are some websites or books with recipes designed for individuals with ASI have been looking for healthy food options, specifically recipes that exclude dairy, gluten, sugar, and alcohol. This has led me to explore an anti-inflammatory diet, although I've noticed that...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 replies
Mental healthI am 32 years old and was diagnosed in 2021, I am still trying to process the diagnosis and trial and error medication which has left me in a debilitating...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis DepressionCoping
Kinda LostSuper frustrated and feeling down lately. Here's a bit of my story since I've been a lurker for quite some time now and finally jumped in. I'm looking for some...Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 repliesCommunity Support
Diagnosis Without an MRI?Has anyone gotten a diagnosis of AxSpa without an MRI?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
X-Ray Interpretations May VarySame series of X-rays, two very different viewpoints. The X-ray report from the radiologist said "mild degeneration of the SI joint". A musculoskeletal radiologist in the same clinic, in person...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesDiagnosis
Dizziness, stuffy head and neck painHas anyone else experienced dizziness like when sitting still it feels like you’re spinning or bending/turning you go dizzy or lose balance please ? Alongside ears sounding like crickets in...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
Chilling Effects: AS/AxSpa and Cold Weather DiscussionsAs the weather turns colder, many people living with AS/AxSpa experience unique challenges and considerations. Cold weather can have a significant impact on our daily lives and overall well-being. How...Reactions 0 reactions Comments20 repliesTips & AdviceCommunity SupportSymptoms