FeaturedFlight tipsHi all I am due to go on holiday tomorrow and unfortunately I am dreading the long 11 hour flight and wondering if I will actually be able to enjoy...reactions6repliesTravelAnkylosing SpondylitisTips & Advice
FeaturedIf you could send a message to your younger self, what would it say?Imagine if you could turn back the clock and offer guidance to your younger self, the person who first embarked on this journey with AxSpa. We invite you to share...reactions22repliesNewly DiagnosedTips & AdviceCommunity Support
Active todayDo biologics really work??Hi I am 62 live in the uk I got diagnosed with AS last year,i probably had it years ago but didn’t know as was working, going to the gym...reactions27repliesAnkylosing Spondylitis
Active todayManaging anxiety around starting a biologic Hi, I am 29 years old and was diagnosed 5 years ago with Axial spondyloarthritis and was managing quite well on an NSAID (Etoricoxib). Unfortunately over the last year my...reactions1replyAxial Spondyloarthritis CopingSide Effects
Active yesterdayMy Chart & other electronic communicationsHow do you feel about communicating with your doctor with MyChart or similar computer based platforms? Does it make things easier on you or do you prefer talking to your...reactionsreplies
Active 3 days agoAre you diagnosed with AS or AxSpa? There are 2 types of axSpA: radiographic and non-radiographic. Radiographic axSpA (r-axSpA or AS) In radiographic axSpA, inflammation, and bone damage are visible on X-rays. This is most commonly called...reactions61repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisAxial Spondyloarthritis Diagnosis
Active 3 days agoLife with AS/AxSpa: Dating DiscussionsAre you living with AS or AxSpa and navigating the world of dating? This forum is your community to share, learn, and connect with others who understand the unique challenges...reactions2repliesTips & AdviceCommunity Support
Active 3 days agoLiving With AxSpa and Peripheral Spondyloarthritis When symptoms occur mostly in places other than the spine, the condition is called peripheral spondyloarthritis. There are several types of pSpA, including: -Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) -Reactive arthritis -Arthritis with...reactions45repliesPeripheral SpondyloarthritisTips & AdviceCoping
Active 4 days agoAm I able to fly, I’m planning to go on holiday next month.Hello, I was diagnosed with AS 18 months ago. I’ve been planning to go on holiday for a while now and I just want to make sure it’s safe for...reactions1replyAxial Spondyloarthritis
How to tell if it’s AS/ fibromyalgia or Mechanical back pain..How to tell if it’s AS/ fibromyalgia or Mechanical back pain. The differences in pain and inflammation and discomfort.? For the last five days have been doing a short walk...reactions4repliesFlare ManagementAnkylosing SpondylitisComorbidities
What is the scariest symptom or complications of axSpa?Getting an axSpa diagnosis and experiencing the symptoms can be truly frightening. In your opinion, what is the scariest symptom or complication of axSpa?...reactions27repliesSymptomsAxial Spondyloarthritis Ankylosing Spondylitis
FeaturedAre you HLA-B27 positive or negative?I think its important to highlight that not everyone with AS is HLA-B27 positive. Let me know if you are positive or negative!...reactions423replies
