Pregnancy and AxSpA...If you have axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), you may wonder how pregnancy will affect your condition. While there is little research on the subject, some studies show that axSpA can flare...
A Long Time in Pain with No Diagnosis...I'm a 26-year-old female. I work as a Physical Therapist Assistant for an outpatient orthopedic clinic at a physician-owned medical group. My first thought about work with this disease was...reactions11comments
Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis (Ankylosing Spondylitis)...Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) is a general term used for 2 types of arthritis that affect the spine: radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (r-axSpA) and non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA). Radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (r-axSpA)...
My AS Life Before Diagnosis...I know I’m considered to be one of the lucky ones. From the onset of symptoms to diagnosis, it took one full year. Kudos to those of you that dealt...reactions4comments
Imaging Tests to Diagnose Axial Spondyloarthritis...Diagnosing AxSpA spectrum conditions can be challenging and the process of doing so is multi-faceted. A variety of symptoms may be present, with or without visible changes on imaging tests...
I Did Everything Right and Still Got a Disease...I was recently scrolling through Instagram when I saw a post from a self-proclaimed fitness coach. It said: “No disease is inherited! Laziness causes disease, treat your body right!” First...reactions5comments
If I Can Turn Back Time...Every day, I wake up hoping today will be a different day. Hoping that today, will be a better day, then the day before. But once I open my eye...reactionscomments
Sausage Fingers (Dactylitis) and Axial Spondyloarthritis...Dactylitis is a symptom that can occur with many spondyloarthritis conditions, including axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA). It most commonly occurs in people with psoriatic arthritis (PsA), a type of peripheral spondyloarthritis...
Osteoporosis and Axial Spondyloarthritis...There are various conditions or diseases that occur at the same time as conditions on the AxSpA spectrum. These are called comorbid conditions. Some of these are more common than...
My Journey to Discovery of AS...I was probably older than most when I was finally diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis (AS). Now, that is not to say that I had not had it for years prior...reactions2comments
My AS and Travel Anxiety...Before I had AS I loved to travel. I still absolutely love traveling, but now I get terrible anxiety before every trip. I get stomach aches, panic attacks, cry, and...reactionscomments
Living With Axial Spondyloarthritis...Living with a chronic condition like axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) can affect many areas of your life. People with axSpA have different experiences, and some people have worse symptoms than others...
The Financial Impact of Axial Spondyloarthritis...Living with a chronic, progressive condition can not only take a toll on your physical and mental health, but have very real effects on other areas of your life, including...
Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)...Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) is a condition that can worsen over time. There is no cure for AxSpA, but there are treatments that can help you feel better and manage your...
Chronic Back Pain...Symptoms of spondyloarthritis (SpA) can vary, depending on the kind of SpA you have and where your condition falls along the SpA spectrum. One of the main symptoms of SpA...
Mild Fever and Spondyloarthritis...Spondyloarthritis (SpA) is a group of inflammatory arthritis conditions. SpA is categorized as either axial (mainly in the back and spine) or peripheral (outside of the spine). Each person with...
No Diagnosis, But The Pain Is Real...I'm not sure if I have A.S. There seems to be a lack of anyone hearing me when I'm seeking help to deal with my pain. I know on my...reactions3comments
Adapting To the Disappearance Of Restful Sleep...It feels like common knowledge that the right amount of sleep can help with productivity, brain functioning, and maybe even help you live longer. However, for those of us with...reactions6comments
Spinal Issues and Axial Spondyloarthritis...Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) is a type of arthritis that can cause inflammation in both the joints and the places where tendons and ligaments attach to the joints (entheses). AxSpA almost...
Tired of Pain...I’m 58 years old and was diagnosed with AS a long time ago. I am luckier than some, my back is fairly straight. My fusion is thoracic, have spurs above...reactions1comment
