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...reactions6repliesTips & AdviceTravelAnkylosing Spondylitis
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 todayWhat 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...reactions226repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisAxial Spondyloarthritis Symptoms
Active todayEnthesitis Flares I have a lot of lower body flares and currently taking Remicade...waiting for it to kick in. Has anyone found immobilization helpful (bracing/casts) when in an acute stage of a...reactions9repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisFlare ManagementFlares
Active todayHow 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...reactions1replyFlare ManagementAnkylosing SpondylitisComorbidities
Active todayAre 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 2 days agoHow old were you when you received your diagnosis? How did it make you feel? Hello Everyone! My name is Arianna, I’m a 24 year old woman who was very recently diagnosed with AS. I’d like to preface this by saying that I always thought...reactions2repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisCommunity Support
Active 4 days agoDo 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...reactions23repliesAnkylosing Spondylitis
Active 7 days agoAS & Movement/ExerciseHi, everyone. I'm very interested to hear what kind of movement and exercise you do — if you can still do exercise, of course. While there are things I can't...reactions19repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis ExerciseTips & Advice
Returning to normal following lower spine surgery - starting PTLiving with AS can present unique challenges, but incorporating physical therapy techniques, especially following major surgery, can help improve flexibility, reduce pain, and enhance overall quality of life. Let's share...reactions20repliesSurgeryExerciseAxial Spondyloarthritis
What biologics have you tried and how have they helped? Please remember that everyone is different, and what works for some may not work for others. Please respect everyone's experience and their decisions to try or not try certain medications....reactions143repliesCommunity SupportFlare ManagementTreatment
