Is it Uveitis?...Hi all, first time poster. I’m currently being worked up for autoimmune and narrowing down to seronegative spondylarthropathies. Last week, I started...reactions6repliesSymptoms
Navigating Autoimmune Healing Without Succumbing to Dietary Fads...In today's society, the prevalence of autoimmune conditions, such as ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), is rising. These conditions, affecting...reactions2comments
Health Anxiety and My Axial Spondyloarthritis...Over the past few months, I have struggled to cope with my health anxiety. On some days it's just as prevalent as...reactions1comment
Night time inflammatory back pain and tradional DMARDS...I would like to know if anyone has had success with traditional DMARDS (Sulphasalazine, methotrexate etc and managaing back/spine pain which generally...reactions3repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisSleepTreatment
ankylosing spondylitis ...Hi how are you? i was diagnosed almost 2 years ago after suffering for years... i was put on hulio 40mg weekly...reactions1replyAnkylosing 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...reactions2comments
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...reactions5replies
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?...reactions11repliesTreatmentCommunity 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...reactions2comments
Finally Meeting Some Super Spoonies...When I was first diagnosed with an arthritic condition, I felt very confused and alone. I always thought arthritis was a bit of knee pain that my grandmother used as...reactionscomments
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)...reactions10repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis CaregivingMental Health
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...reactions4repliesAnkylosing 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...reactions29repliesAnkylosing Spondylitis
What are your go-to anti-inflammatory recipes? ...Share your favorites below! Post pictures of the finished product!...reactions39repliesFlare 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...reactions149repliesFlare 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...reactions12comments
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...reactions15repliesFriends & 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...reactions5comments
Getting Complacent With Self Care...Having a chronic illness like AS can be utterly exhausting. Not only are we already exhausted from the fatigue that it forces...reactions4comments
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...reactions22repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisCommunity SupportCoping