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
Going Natural: My Decision To Stop Taking Biologics...It's been a long 5 years of trying different treatments that have unfortunately not been successful for me. The medications have caused...reactions18comments
Finding Balance in Managing My AS...When it comes to life lessons, it would seem I prefer to learn them the hard way! This was certainly the case...reactions3comments
Making Online Friends Changed My Life...After becoming incredibly ill and home bound, I not only lost my social life but also some friends along the way. This...reactions2comments
Gene Testing My Children for AS...Like the majority of people with ankylosing spondylitis, I tested positive for the gene HLA-B27. Following my diagnosis I often wondered about...reactions3comments
Himura ...Hi Everyone I'm new to this forum. I've just been diagnosed with AS the pain is debilitating to say the least. I've...reactions2replies
4 Questions To Jumpstart Your Self-Care...You couldn’t pay me to relive 2021. It was the year that just wouldn’t quit. The worst parts were losing a dear...reactions2comments
Do you have periods of random remission that are unexplained?...I’ve been experiencing very low disease activity despite being somewhat stressed, traveling a lot, and not always eating the best. It’s so...reactions2repliesDiet & NutritionFlare ManagementSymptoms
AS Diagnosis revoked...?!...Hello friends, Been I while since I've been on here but I need some outside perspectives! I was diagnosed with AS about...reactions9repliesDiagnosis
Housework Hacks With Ankylosing Spondylitis...One of the things I really dislike when I’m in an AxSpa flare is how messy my house can get. I’m definitely...reactions13comments
Bursts of Denial: When AS Hits Suddenly...The thing about ankylosing spondylitis, like many immune-mediated diseases, is that no matter how much we've figured out how to manage/control/collaborate with/understand...reactions10comments
Managing Painsomnia...How do you manage the times when you wake up in the middle of the night and your bones, muscles, and brain...reactions1replyAxial Spondyloarthritis Painsomnia Coping
AS vs Depression vs Menopause...Is anyone else having trouble untangling which symptoms are which? I constantly struggle trying to figure out why I am feeling what...reactions3repliesAlternative TreatmentMedical MarijuanaMental Health
3 Tips for Managing Anxiety If You Have AS...It's no secret that living with a chronic illness can be challenging—mentally and emotionally, as well as physically. I remember when I...reactions12comments
