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...reactions22repliesTips & AdviceNewly DiagnosedCommunity Support
Active todayWhat 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...reactions80replies
Active yesterdayLiving 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 3 days agoNeck pain, hard time sleeping... Advice??Long story short... 2025 has been the worst year, I think... of my life. Never saying "This is going to be my year" again. First time ever saying that and...reactions6repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisCommunity SupportSleep
Active 4 days agoMarijuana for pain Does anyone know what strains of marijuana is best for pain...reactions7repliesMedical MarijuanaCommunity Support
Active 5 days agoHyrimoz - GERD Increase Anyone else notice crazy heartburn and burping after Hyrimoz injection? I have GERD and it's not normally this bad. I take meds for it, but it seems worse since the...reactions3repliesNon-Radiographic Axial SpondyloarthritisSide EffectsTreatment
Struggling without the medicationI recently had to stop taking my immunosuppressant. It's only been three days and I feel like I'm not going to make it. I'm trying not stress myself out, but...reactions1replyAnkylosing SpondylitisVentingCoping
Navigating 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...reactions28repliesCopingTips & AdviceAxial Spondyloarthritis
Are 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...reactions67repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisAxial Spondyloarthritis Diagnosis
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!...reactions424replies
What helped after spine fusion surgery?I have been dealing with two slipped discs since March. It has finally come down to fusion between L4 - L5 and decompression from L3 - L5. The slipped discs...reactions1reply
