What was your first AxSpA treatment like?For many patients, getting diagnosed is an arduous journey and next steps in condition management are not always clear. What works for one person for treatment may not offer relief...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
How are everyone’s treatments going?I’m struggling to find the right treatments to manage AS. I do also have RA, so I’m not sure if that’s the reason. But as far as I’m told the...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 replies
HLA-B27 Positive, But My Doc Is Still Unsure?Need some advice... For a long time now, I have had all the symptoms of AS. When I asked my dr to test me for hla-b27, she said I already...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
Alternating Hip Pain: Is There Any Immediate Relief?I am currently on sulfasalazine only. My pain started on the left side and miraculously vanished a day. The next day pain started on the right side which lasted for...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Do Biologics Help Your Flares? I'm Seeing A Rheumatologist SoonHello everyone! I am still undiagnosed but finally got an appointment with a rheumatologist, though they couldn't get me in until October 1. I'm in the midst of a flare-up...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
How long did it take you to get a diagnosis for AxSpA/AS?It can take years to get a diagnosis for axial spondyloarthritis/ankylosing spondylitis. On average, it can take somewhere between 8-11 years from initial symptom onset to get diagnosed. However, many...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 replies
Morning Pain with Afternoon Relief (Question from Our Facebook Community)A community member in our Facebook group asked: Does anybody find their mornings are really painful and evenings much better?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
Anyone have to stop Methotrexate?Anyone have to stop methotrexate for liver toxicity/did it take long for your liver function tests to return to normal?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 replies
I am wondering if my bones won't fuse together?I am wondering if my bones won't fuse together like my father's did since along with ankylosing spondylitis I also have Crohns disease in the area of my intestine where...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 replies