Help! My Biologic Stopped Working For Ankylosing Spondylitis...I took the same biologic, Remicade, for ankylosing spondylitis for a total of 2 years. At first, it helped me tremendously. Now...reactions33comments
Developing Your Fatigue Response Plan, Part 2: The Basics...Spondyloarthritis has lots of things going for it as far as treachery goes. It's hard to pronounce. People don't know what it...reactions2comments
FeaturedWhat would you share with someone newly diagnosed with Axial Spondyloarthritis?...Comment your learnings, tips, resources, or (non-medical) advice here to support someone going through a recent diagnosis! :-)...reactions14replies
Taltz® (ixekizumab)...On June 1, 2020, the FDA approved Taltz (ixekizumab) to treat adults with nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA). It is meant for people...
Today Was a Tough Day...Today was a tough day. I woke up at 5:30 am only to toss and turn until my alarm went off at...reactions2comments
Jamie Shinkewski...Jamie is a 26-year-old living with Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis in the interior of British Columbia. He was diagnosed in January 2020 after...
The Strobe Light of Chronic Illness – How Others See Only Small Snapshots...I was watching a cop show the other day, and one of those obligatory “drug-addled club goers rave” scenes came on. You...reactionscomments
After Much Reluctance, I Tried CBD For AS And Anxiety...Over the past few months, my ankylosing spondylitis has been flaring up. I definitely think the global pandemic and being in quarantine...reactions16comments
Other Health Conditions Experienced Alongside Lupus...The journey to receiving a lupus diagnosis can be a long one. The symptoms of lupus can be nonspecific and overlap with...reactionscomments
Food Allergies, Gut Inflammation, And AxSpA...Scientists do not fully know how food allergies affect inflammation in axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). However, researchers believe there is a link between...reactions2comments
Axial Spondyloarthritis...I have been diagnosed with Axial Spondyloarthritis. Most times it is so difficult to function. I am stiff almost all the time...reactions3comments
As this progresses do you start to have severe muscle spasms in back and rib cage area?...reactions10replies
How are you practicing self-care or self-love?...It’s normal to feel overwhelmed or anxious during stressful and uncertain times. It can be hard to manage those feelings. How do...reactionsreplies
Ask The Advocate: How PsA Impacts Daily Life...Psoriatic arthritis can change how you live your life every single day. This condition is the center of the wheel that outreaches...reactionscomments
The Strobe Light of Chronic Illness – How Others See Only Small Snapshots...I was watching a cop show the other day and one of those obligatory, “drug addled-club goers rave” scenes came on. You...reactionscomments
Nature's Impact on Our Physical & Mental Health...There is growing evidence that spending time in nature can help people feel less depressed, anxious or stressed. Maintaining our connection to...reactionscomments
Walking Autoimmune Disease...I have been diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis, Crohns, Ulcerative Colitis and RA. Along with multiple other non autoimmune diseases. I am a...reactions2comments
How do you stay connected with your community?...From time to time, we can feel isolated, overwhelmed, or alone. Engaging with our loved ones, friends, and community members is especially...reactionsreplies
Anyone have to stop Methotrexate?...Anyone have to stop methotrexate for liver toxicity/did it take long for your liver function tests to return to normal?...reactions6replies
I am wondering if my bones won't fuse together?...I am wondering if my bones won't fuse together like my father's did since along with ankylosing spondylitis I also have Crohns...reactions6replies
