ankylosing spondylitis ...Hi how are you? i was diagnosed almost 2 years ago after suffering for years... i was put on hulio 40mg weekly for 6 months worked like a dream, until...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisAxial Spondyloarthritis
Bad Air Quality, Wildfires, and Flare-Ups...Living with a chronic condition like AxSpa can be challenging on its own, but when external factors exacerbate the symptoms, the struggle intensifies. Keegan, my husband, has been battling AxSpa...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
RA,AS, neurological symptoms? ...Hello! I am new to the forum and just started going through with some general search information. I have had RA for 17 years and was recently diagnosed with AS...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Have you used JAK inhibitors? ...Have you used JAK inhibitors like Xeljanz® or Rinvoq®? Tell the community about your experience below! Have a question about JAK inhibitors? Ask below!...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesTreatmentCommunity SupportFlare Management
Making Camping Trips Doable With AS...One of our family’s favorite pastimes has always been going away camping. I’ve missed quite a few of those trips over the years thanks to AS. It always tugs at...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Do you think stress could have triggered Axial SPA...Hi all, I have posted on here before desperately searching for advice regarding diagnosis (I realise none of us are medical professionals) but just wanted advice. I was just wondering...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesMental HealthAxial Spondyloarthritis Caregiving
Base of skull pain and inflammation causing migraines...Does anyone else experience the base of their skull getting so inflamed causing a ton of pain? It’s like you have two golf balls at the base of your skull...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisTreatmentTips & Advice
Do biologics really work??...Hi I am 62 live in the uk I got diagnosed with AS last year,i probably had it years ago but didn’t know as was working, going to the gym...Reactions0reactionsComments16 repliesAnkylosing Spondylitis
What are your go-to anti-inflammatory recipes? ...Share your favorites below! Post pictures of the finished product!...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesFlare ManagementDiet & NutritionTips & Advice
What biologics have you tried and how have they helped? ...Please remember that everyone is different, and what works for some may not work for others. Please respect everyone's experience and their decisions to try or not try certain medications....Reactions0reactionsComments116 repliesFlare ManagementTreatmentCommunity Support
I Got Disability Support!...I have something very exciting to share! After 6 whole years of applying, getting denied, appealing, and getting denied again, I’ve finally been accepted for disability support! It was a...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Featured How do you respond when someone unfamiliar with AxSpa questions your change of plans?...Sometimes we might respond calmly; other times may be more defensive. Do you have a go-to response? Do you use it as a time to educate? Let's vent!...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesFriends & FamilyMisunderstood Tips & Advice
2 Tips for Flying With Ankylosing Spondylitis...Flying is always a nightmare with ankylosing spondylitis (AS). Even when I've flown in best-case scenarios—like in an upgraded premium seat—the pain remains, and the days after a flight leave...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)...Hi everyone! I just wanted to come on and ask everyone for some advice as to how get on with life after being diagnosed with AS. I’ve been diagnosed with...Reactions0reactionsComments22 repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisCommunity SupportCoping
Advice for older people over 60 who have AS and not had symptoms before this started....Good afternoon I was only diagnosed last year at 62. I had no symptoms to say I had this when I was younger as most people do. I have Ankylosing...Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesAnkylosing Spondylitis
Navigating Life with AS and AxSpa: Coping Strategies and Experiences...Living with a chronic condition like ankylosing spondylitis can present numerous challenges, both physically and emotionally. From managing pain and stiffness to adapting to changes in daily routines, individuals with...Reactions0reactionsComments23 repliesCopingTips & AdviceAxial Spondyloarthritis
The Stress Flare...I’ve been having trouble sleeping at night. I’ve been stressed, and not only am I struggling to quiet my mind enough to find deep sleep, but I’m tossing and turning...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Managing Seasonal Joint Pain for a More Fulfilling Life...There was a time when the changing seasons used to bring me joy, but now it seems to give me joint pain mostly. I used to think it was "all...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Summer Traveling Tips...Going anywhere fun this summer? What are your summer travel tips? Feel free to share pics!...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTips & AdviceTravelFlare Management
Rife...I’m new here. I have been battling this disease for several years but struggle because I am extremely reluctant to try pharmaceuticals. Doctor and I discussed methotrexate but that’s what...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesAlternative TreatmentAnkylosing Spondylitis
