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...reactions6repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisTips & AdviceTravel
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...reactions20repliesTips & AdviceNewly DiagnosedCommunity Support
Active yesterdayWhat nutrition or dietary changes have you made to manage AxSpA?Share with the community nutritional or dietary changes you've made since your axial spondyloarthritis diagnosis. Have you found recipes that have helped you feel better while managing AxSpA? Consider sharing...reactions16replies
Active 4 days agoWhat symptoms of AS do you experience? Chronic, long-term back pain is one of the most commonly reported health problems in the United States. Not surprisingly, back pain is also the most reported symptom by people living...reactions222repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisAxial Spondyloarthritis Symptoms
Active 6 days agoMarijuana for pain Does anyone know what strains of marijuana is best for pain...reactions7repliesMedical MarijuanaCommunity Support
Active 6 days agoNavigating Life with AS and AxSpa: Coping Strategies and ExperiencesLiving with a chronic condition like ankylosing spondylitis can present numerous challenges, both physically and emotionally. From managing pain and stiffness to adapting to changes in daily routines, individuals with...reactions25repliesCopingTips & AdviceAxial Spondyloarthritis
Active 8 days agoWhat does a flare look like for you?Hello. I am going through the process of testing for a possible diagnosis. I had previously been diagnosed with RA due to blood test results but have never really had...reactions68replies
Active 8 days agoHow to ask for breakthrough pain medsI’ve been on my current meds for several years. However I find it doesn’t last the entire time (6 hours) and for the first time I’m running out of meds...reactions6replies
Active 8 days agoInability to walkI’m now 63 years of age and managed my AS quite well and managed to live my life in spite of the disease, but over the last 7 months have...reactions8repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis Coping
Do 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...reactions20repliesAnkylosing Spondylitis
What are your go-to anti-inflammatory recipes? Share your favorites below! Post pictures of the finished product!...reactions24repliesFlare ManagementDiet & NutritionTips & Advice
Living 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...reactions43repliesPeripheral SpondyloarthritisTips & AdviceCoping
