"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...
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
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...
