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
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...reactions14repliesAnkylosing 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...reactions31repliesCopingTips & 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...reactions5comments
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
Summer Traveling Tips...Going anywhere fun this summer? What are your summer travel tips? Feel free to share pics!...reactions2repliesTips & 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...reactions6repliesAlternative TreatmentAnkylosing Spondylitis
CBD for pain...Hi! I have been thinking about using CBD products for pain. I’m on biologics and have prescription anti-inflammatories, but I don’t want...reactions4replies
Close to losing my job...I work in a school in an early years classroom. Last year I was referred for an occupational health assessment. The report...reactions11repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisWork & Employment
Faking it With Ankylosing Spondylitis...I am a faker. I admit it. But I bet it is not what you are thinking. I fake people out about...reactions2comments
Active 3 days agoDo you experience gut issues with your AS or AxSpa? ...People with axSpA are more likely to get inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) than those without it. IBD includes ulcerative colitis and Crohn's...reactions102repliesComorbidities SymptomsSide Effects
Are you feeling fatigued? How do you manage it? ...Unfortunately, fatigue is a part of living with AS. Learning ways to manage your fatigue can be a game-changer and help you...reactions59repliesSymptomsTips & AdviceSide Effects
What's something you wish you were told when you were diagnosed? ...We learn a lot from our diagnosis through experience, trial and error, and sharing information. What's one thing you wish you would...reactions42repliesTips & AdviceDiagnosisCoping
Are you diagnosed with AS or AxSpa? ...There are 2 types of axSpA: radiographic and non-radiographic. Radiographic axSpA (r-axSpA or AS) In radiographic axSpA, inflammation, and bone damage are...reactions72repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisAxial Spondyloarthritis Diagnosis
Active yesterdayWhat symptoms of AS do you experience? ...Chronic, long-term back pain is one of the most commonly reported health problems in the United States. Not surprisingly, back pain is...reactions278repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisAxial Spondyloarthritis Symptoms
Cane or Crutch?...I recently came across some blog articles discussing the preference for a cane versus a crutch, with most people preferring a forearm...reactions7repliesAssistive DevicesFlare Management
