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
Women With Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis...Ankylosing spondylitis and non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis are two types of the same disease. Diagnosis with one or the other depends on a...reactions7comments
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
My AxSpA Assisters...I have read some wonderful posts on here about items our community members use to help them cope with their AxSpA symptoms...reactions2comments
Switching Biologics (Again)...I have once again switched my biologic medication! I’ve been on Inflectra, Humira, Cosentyx, and now, drumroll, please...Remicade! Remicade is chemically very...reactions9comments
3 Types of Physical Activity to Consider With AxSpa...We all know that physical activity is essential for our health. Being physically active can support our brain health, strengthen our bones...reactions7comments
Biologics and other treatments ...Hi. I am fairly recently diagnosed with AxSpa and was wondering if people on here know more about treatments than the tiny...reactions2repliesTreatmentNewly DiagnosedSide Effects
Will you take our In America survey and help others understand the true impact of AS?...Receiving a diagnosis of AS can be scary. Telling friends and family can be really difficult. It's more than JUST back pain...reactions1replyAxial Spondyloarthritis Awareness
Sinus and TMJ issues with AxSpA...As the wet cold has really rolled in this season, I find that my sinuses and TMJ are giving me more issues...reactions3repliesComorbiditiesSymptomsVenting
