Insurance is Crucial for Patients With AxSpA...I was informed I had a gene mutation a few months ago that could contribute to more severe health complications down the...reactions2comments
Learning from Experience...Late in 2020, full into the pandemic was when I finally got the courage to look up ankylosing spondylitis (AS) online. This...reactions1comment
Investing in Tools That Help Make Life Easier With AS...Someone once told me to never skimp when buying the tools you’ll use the most. This has taken on a new meaning...reactions16comments
"There's nothing wrong with you. You look fine."...When I was younger, I was active and would rush to be around friends and family. We lived life like there were...reactions1comment
7 Years in "No Diagnosis Land," Part 1...Many people experience symptoms of AxSpA for quite some time before being diagnosed. Some are misdiagnosed, while others are dismissed as having...reactions5comments
Difficulty in Finding Diagnosis...Hello everyone! I'm from Volgograd, Russia. I'm 39 years old. I was diagnosed three months ago, but it was a very difficult...reactions5comments
An Interview With Personal Trainer and AS Patient, John Frazier...Here at AxialSpondyloarthritis.net, we know that fitness and AxSpa can have a complicated relationship. Exercise is important to reduce stiffness and maintain...reactions1comment
Health Professionals I’ve Added to My AS Team...Over the years I’ve visited a number of different health professionals to help me manage my axial spondyloarthritis. Some have not proven...reactions1comment
Switching From a Biologic to a Biosimilar...I began my first biologic treatment, Humira, just over a year ago. After 11 months, I had a follow-up appointment with my...reactions3comments
Building a Care Team...Being chronically ill means that doctor’s appointments are routine and frequent. It also likely means you have several different types of doctors...reactions2comments
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...reactions5comments
Why Advocating for Yourself Feels Difficult, Especially With Family...For those grappling with Axial Spondyloarthritis (axSpA), moments with family can quickly become challenging encounters that leave us frustrated and misunderstood. I...reactions2comments
AxSpA Resources and Support...Seeking a diagnosis for axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) or ankylosing spondylitis (AS) can be a long journey. And receiving a formal diagnosis can...
Understanding Your Test Results...Unfortunately, there is no single test to diagnose axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA). If your doctor thinks you might have axSpA, they will order...
Tests for Axial Spondyloarthritis...There are several types of tests used to diagnose or rule out axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA). They include a detailed physical exam and...
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...
Heel Pain...You may take it for granted that your feet will do what you want when you want them to. But when you...
Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis...Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) is a chronic disease in which the joints of the spine and the sacroiliac (SI) joints are inflamed. The...
Periods and Ankylosing Spondylitis: How I Manage...Whenever my period is on its way, I know the true (monthly) battle is beginning. Not only do I contend with the...reactions16comments
Keegan’s Experience With the Mediterranean Diet...My husband Keegan finally hit the point where his AS was stable. The last few years brought lots of challenges that impacted...reactions3comments
