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
Will you take our In America survey and help others understand the true impact of AxSpA?...We are conducting a survey to better understand the patient experience and realities of AxSpA. By taking this survey, you can help...reactionsrepliesAwarenessResearch & Clinical Trials
Four Low-Impact Exercises for Spondies...It’s that time of year again when most of us not only think about making changes to our daily lives, but we...reactions5comments
How Regular Stretching Relieves My AS Pain...“Be sure to stretch” was one of the few pieces of advice I walked away with when I was told I had...reactions6comments
The Other Side of Butterflies...Butterflies and baseball are 2 of my favorite things. Both combine simplicity, flashes of beauty, and long stretches of quiet and apparent...reactions4comments
Rating Pain and The Pain Scale...Lately, I’ve been reading a lot of creative nonfiction essays during the process of designing an upper-level Creative Nonfiction writing course at...reactions10comments
New Year, Same Body...What do I want to make sure to get out of this year? Some common New Year's resolutions have to do with...reactions4comments
Do you experience sensory issues with AS?...I can't tell if this has to do with AS, fibromyalgia, autoimmunity/inflammation, or a byproduct of pain/sleeplessness/sensitivity to stress...but I get sensory...reactions9repliesComorbiditiesSide EffectsVenting
Medication...I am due to start Rinvoq this weekend, I have been on biologics for 12 years, but I’ve had a 2 year...reactions9replies
Biologic Medications and My Finger Infection...Having an autoimmune disease like AS, my body can be vulnerable to getting infections much easier. I am on biologics (I take...reactions5comments
How Pets Help Build Confidence and Joy With AxSpa...I remember reading an article in the NASS magazine about a young woman sharing her story entitled "Farming is my Therapy." I...reactions4comments
Severe gastritis...I was wondering if anyone else has had stomach issues. I started out on the strongest NSAIDs. Wound up on just regular...reactions1reply
Old Boots and Ankylosing Spondylitis ...I threw away my old boots today. These were not just any old boots. These were boots I bought in August 1973...reactions8comments
Reflecting and Welcoming a New Year...A Happy New Year! Wishing everyone a happy New Year ahead for all of us. Wishing you all happiness and nothing but...reactions4comments
Latent tb...Rheumy wants to put me on humira and did tb blood test and I have latent tb. I'm on rifampin for 4...reactions2repliesSide Effects
