10 Years to Find a Good Rheumatologist...My friend passed away in 2009. I was 33 and about to become an NYC Licensed Teacher that September. I recall a...reactions3comments
It Hurts and It's Life-Changing...I grew up having severe growing pains that continued into my 50's. I finally went to the doctor to be diagnosed with...reactionscomments
Having AS and Always Fighting for Yourself...I'm writing this article to air a frustration I have with something a lot of us with AS have to deal with...reactionscomments
Humira: What Should I Know?...About 3 weeks ago now I found out I have AS. I'm waiting on Medicare to approve my script so it's on...reactions5replies
Ankylosing Spondylitis? What Is This?...I was diagnosed about 15 years ago. I always saw it listed but never really knew what it was. Now as I’m...reactionscomments
My Bloodwork is Negative...Hi, I just had the blood test. I tested negative, but I know it doesn't show up sometimes. I did test positive...reactionscomments
Too Long...I have had this disease since I was 12 yrs old. I am now 60 and every day it gets harder to...reactions4comments
Trying to Find Out If I Have Ankylosing Spondylitis...I have an appt with my Dr to check and see if this is what I've been suffering with for years. I'm...reactions1comment
Happy I Have a Diagnosis...I was finally diagnosed at the age of 49 after suffering for many years. Each year my symptoms would get worse until...reactions5comments
Ankylosing Spondylitis Sucks...My story started with being diagnosed with fibromyalgia in my early 20s and then with AS at 29. Both are awful and...reactions6comments
Soooo Tired...I had a really rough week! I'm so sick and tired of being sick and tired. I’m a nurse and in all...reactions1comment
I'm Glad I Found This Community...I recently found out I have AS on my Xrays and MRI's. Glad I finally have a diagnosis but still learning about...reactions1comment
Newly Diagnosed: Don't Know What to Expect...I am newly diagnosed with AS I also have Lupus SLE. Well, my daughter was diagnosed with AS. She is 19 years...reactionscomments
My Niece is Living With Ankylosing Spondylitis...My Niece has had AS for 11 years and is in tremendous pain. She has just moved closer to us so that...reactions1comment
Living with AS: Twina's Story...Wow - hard to believe I have been living with AS (symptoms) for more than 30 years now. I was always an...reactions6comments
Painful Days...I was diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis at age 42. I have good days and bad days. I was waking up daily unable...reactions1comment
I Use Two Canes When Skiing...I've spent years being misdiagnosed, and now years trying to find a way to afford the medications that are supposed to slow...reactions1comment
My Moment of Then With AS...I live because I found my moment of then. I used to say as soon as I finished bargaining I would go...reactionscomments
61 Year Old Female with Ankylosing Spondylitis...I was diagnosed 2 years ago after suffering from a back ache. I take meds for it but they do not always...reactionscomments
My Long Time Pains with Ankylosing Spondylitis...I was diagnosed when I was 18, a looong time ago. I've had symptoms in my eyes, chest, back, neck and arms...reactionscomments
