Chronic Low Back Pain and No Diagnosis...Hi, I have been having chronic low back pain for over a year. I’ve seen orthopedists, neurologists, and a pain specialist. I have had Xrays, MRI's, blood tests, and a...reactions3comments
I Love Memory Foam...Yes. I truly loved the day I discovered memory foam. It was years ago, however, I remember it like it was yesterday. It was at the time that I realized...reactions3comments
My Life with Ankylosing Spondylitis and Fibromyalgia...I have both AS and Fibro. It sucks! So much pain, no life, and I'm in bed most of the time. I can't stand very long, don't walk straight, scared...reactions23comments
Is anyone diagnosed with Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis?...@eathomas is looking to connect with others who are diagnosed with non-radiographic AxSpa. Jump in the comments below to connect! Help spread the word by taking out AxSpA In America...reactions7replies
My Husband's AS Flare Symptoms...I've been part of the Ankylosing Spondylitis community now for a few months. Something that's stuck out to me from reading comments is how different flare-ups feel for each person...reactions13comments
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Ask the Advocates (Part 2): Explaining AS...Steff: I had never heard of AS or anything other than just “arthritis” before I was diagnosed. After I was diagnosed, my rheumatologist gave me a pamphlet about AS, and...reactions3comments
How do you cope with fatigue?...Axial spondyloarthritis can bring great pain and fatigue, affecting our ability to live our lives and our relationships. How this condition can impact our personal wellbeing and the people in...reactions4replies
Have you found any exercises that help with your AxSpA symptoms?...Exercise, movement, or physical therapy are important parts of treatment for people living with AxSpA spectrum conditions. If you're able to, exercise and movement offer great benefits, including posture improvement...reactions15replies
How long did you experience symptoms before being diagnosed?...Many people experience symptoms of AxSpA for quite some time before being diagnosed. Some people are misdiagnosed, while others are dismissed as having simply back pain. What was your experience...reactions14replies
Welcome to AxialSpondyloarthritis.net Stories...At AxialSpondyloarthritis.net (AxSpA), we believe that we are stronger together than we are alone. Living with AxSpA can be a challenge, but the more we share and support one another...reactions3comments
Post-Holiday Care for AS...I don’t know about you, but the holidays exhaust me. I don’t even have a big family. We see my dad’s side for Christmas Eve, and then it’s just us...reactions3comments
I Am More Than My Diagnosis: A Year in Review...As this community and our sister communities grow, one universal truth is clear: people are more than just their diagnoses. As 2019 comes to a close and a new year...reactions1comment
My 2020 AS Goals...The year 2019 is done for (thank god) and a new decade is upon us. I usually don’t get super excited for the new year, but 2019 was one of...reactions1comment
My Holiday Hibernation Checklist...I can't be the only one jealous that bears get to spend most of the holidays hibernating in caves. They go sauntering into their caves, easy as they please to nap...reactions1comment
New Year Wishes...I love Christmas. I love everything about it. The joy, the social gatherings, the music (come at me, Michael Buble!), the food, the movies. But it is madness. From panic...reactions6comments
Dealing with My Chronic Pain!...My name is Lori, and I have been dealing with ankylosing spondylitis for about a year now but was dealing with very bad, chronic pain on a daily basis. I...reactions4comments
My Battle with Ankylosing Spondylitis...I have been fighting this since I was very young and was diagnosed at age 18. The start was lower back stiffness and pain upon waking. The stiffness and pain...reactions1comment
Is there anyone else out there who has AS and autonomic dysfunction, and/or cardiac issues?...I'm curious to see if there is any connection to the various conditions that I deal with. Is there anyone else out there who has AS and autonomic dysfunction, and/or...reactions5replies
How are everyone’s treatments going?...I’m struggling to find the right treatments to manage AS. I do also have RA, so I’m not sure if that’s the reason. But as far as I’m told the...reactions7replies
