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...
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
AxSpa and Hysterectomy...When it comes to diseases that include a lot of inflammation, we often see a lot of co-existing illnesses. My struggles started at...reactions3comments
My Top 5 Comfort Must-Haves For AS...When I started experiencing symptoms of AS, comfort suddenly became the forefront of my life. If you suffer from AS, then you...reactions15comments
Chronically Ill Through COVID-19...The COVID-19 pandemic as well as my spondyloarthritis (SpA) have tossed me in so many directions over the past 2 to 3...reactions5comments
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...
How Is Axial Spondyloarthritis Diagnosed?...Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) can be hard to diagnose. It might take a long time. Some people endure many doctor visits and tests...
Women With Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis...Ankylosing spondylitis and non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis are two types of the same disease. Diagnosis with one or the other depends on a...reactions9comments
From Pet to Partner: How My Dog Helps Me Navigate Life With AS...It wasn’t my idea to get a dog. My 9 year old daughter was obsessed. I can’t tell you how many times...reactions3comments
My Decision to Stick With a Biologic, and How It’s Helped...The decision to start any medication is one that I do not take lightly. I do my due diligence, ask lots of...reactions4comments
Like a Rock...The Bob Seger tune "Like a Rock" came on my music player as I walked the other day. It got me thinking of...reactions11comments
The 2024 Social Health Awards Program...We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards program! The Social Health Awards is an awards...reactions1comment
Pain Management...As I wrote before, I am the typical late stage diagnosis. I was started down the pain med path years before my...reactionscomments
My Life Didn’t End When I Was Diagnosed With AS...Seven years ago, my already chaotic, 18-year-old world was rocked. Amidst a blur of final exams, breakdowns and breakups, my back and...reactions9comments
Today Will Be Better: Managing Mental Health With Chronic Conditions...Editor's note: This article discusses suicide and mental health issues.Dave Courtney lived a truly fascinating life. Growing up in a similar area of...reactions8comments
