Thinking About Snow...Oh, I so dislike Winter. I mean, I really do. I hate it. I like warmth. My joints and mood are much...reactions4comments
Exercise ...Just had my most serious pain episode 2weeks making my back very stiff. The symptoms have settled with prednisone. I’m usually very...reactions1replyAxial Spondyloarthritis
Not Just Coping But Living With a Chronic Illness...One of the things that I hear from others who are living with chronic illnesses like ankylosing spondylitis is that they are...reactions2comments
Newly diagnosed and 10w pregnant ...Hi guys ! I was just diagnosed with AS and my sacroiliac joints are super active both sides + I just found...reactions4replies
Mental health...I am 32 years old and was diagnosed in 2021, I am still trying to process the diagnosis and trial and error...reactions10repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis CopingDepression
She's Battling Things Her Smile Will Never Share...When I was a little girl, I couldn't wait to grow up. I wanted it to happen so fast. I looked up...reactions8comments
Adapting to Life with Ankylosing Spondylitis and Fibromyalgia...Living with ankylosing spondylitis and fibromyalgia is hard. It means being in pain and tired constantly. The never ending pain and fatigue...reactions2comments
Going To A Disability Job Fair...Since being diagnosed with AS, I have had real difficulties when it comes to finding employment. Prior to my diagnosis, I was...reactions8comments
Partner seeking tips...Hi everyone. My partner is a fellow sufferer of anky/axial and over the past few weeks or so she has been suffering...reactions7repliesAssistive DevicesCaregivingFlare Management
Tips for Going to Live Music With a Chronic Illness...Last week was my first time since becoming this ill that I had gone back to my happy place: live music. When...reactions2comments
Ankylosing Spondylitis and a Proposed Rule in Florida...I am furious, outraged, and all the other negative, angry words one can think of regarding a recent decision of the Florida...reactions2comments
Living With AxSpa Has Helped Me Build Resilience Facing Illness...I have lived with AxSpa for many years; along the way I got diagnosed with fibromyalgia as well. I came to a...reactions6comments
Does Ankylosing Spondylitis Related Fatigue Impact Your Daily Life?...Does AS-related fatigue impact your daily life? If so, you're NOT the only one. Answer the questions below, check out the recording...reactions1comment
My Lowest Point With AxSpa Was a Gift...Shortly after diagnosis when I was about 18, I remember going to the theater where my sister was working at the time...reactions1comment
Preparation for Spine Surgery...We know in life, there is a prepping stage for all things. The same holds true for surgery. I am in that...reactions6comments
It Never Ends !!!!...I have HLAB 27 POSITIVE and was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis. I have 4 rods and screws, this May I had a...reactions2comments
Choosing a Keyboard for Daily Work...I'm searching for a keyboard that doesn't aggravate the pain in my hands, and am not having much luck. For me, size...reactions2repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis SymptomsTips & Advice
4 Things That Make Me Happy...2021 is a year that I’d love to forget. It just wouldn’t quit. The worst parts were losing a dear friend by...reactions6comments
Developing A Movement Routine...I've always been one of the "move it or lose it" types. Why? Because it's served me, and because movement is one...reactions2comments
What Part of the World are you From?...Hello everyone! We have an amazing community here and I thought it would be a good idea for us to share what...reactions148repliesAwareness