Active todayAm 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
Active 8 days agoStruggling without the medication...I 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 SpondylitisCopingVenting
Active 5 days agoHow 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
How 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...reactions2repliesCommunity SupportAnkylosing Spondylitis
Sweat Your AS Off...Sweat, it’s a good thing, right? Trainers are always talking about working up a sweat. When someone doesn’t think you are trying hard enough, they comment that you are "barely...reactions5comments
Enthesitis 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...reactions9repliesFlare ManagementFlares Ankylosing Spondylitis
I'm 99% sure I've had this since a teenager!...🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲 I was recently diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis at the age of 50 (I'm 51 now), and looking back at my life, I realised that I'VE HAD THIS SINCE I...reactions1replyFatigue Newly DiagnosedRadiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis
Ankey losing spondylitis treatment ...Hey ankey losing spondylitis has treatment in ayurveda. It's my personal experience. I had it when I was teen. At age of 28 I got ayurvedic treatment and with in...reactions2replies
Help/ Advice ...HI, I'm a 42 year old father of 4 and could really use some advice. I live in the UK and have a family history of AS. I'm HLA-B27+ and...reactions1replyCommunity Support
Anklosing Spondylitis diagnosis ...I have suffered from back pain for years. About 10 years ago I was sent to a Rheumatologist. Due to my symptoms and the fact I do have the AS...reactions1reply
Medical alert bracelets ...I bought one for myself recently because my R. SI joint is ⅔ fused and my L. is starting now too. I also have disc degeneration at L4-5 which is...reactions1reply
Getting out of bed is excruciating. Anyone have ideas? It’s an hour plus before I stop hurting....reactions1reply
Marijuana for pain ...Does anyone know what strains of marijuana is best for pain...reactions7repliesCommunity SupportMedical Marijuana
What I Wish Someone Told Me When I Was Diagnosed With AS...The scariest and most confusing time of my life was when I was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis. A condition with a long and spooky-sounding name was thrust on me, and...reactions6comments
How to ask for breakthrough pain meds...I’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
💛 Happy Mother’s Day 💛...Being a mom is already a full-time job. But doing it while managing Axial Spondyloarthritis? That’s a whole different kind of strength. Some days are tough. Some days your body...reactionsrepliesCoping
Injection for AS...Hi Would anyone be able to give me advice on the injection offered for AS please....reactions2repliesAlternative Treatment
Sjogreens or AxiaSpondydis...Hi, I was just dx with Sjogreens and Raynalds last year. Probably had it for years, as I was dx with Fibro years ago. I have the AAB antibody. I...reactions1replyComorbidities
What do you feel is the biggest misconception about axSpa?...AxSpa is an invisible illness, which means others never really get the full picture of what’s actually happening. What do you feel is the biggest misconception about axSpa?...reactions14repliesAwareness
Anyone have good results with CBD?...I am so sore and stiff. Wondering if anyone has had good results with CBD. Trying to stay away from more opiod pain relievers....reactions1replyAnkylosing Spondylitis
