Other Sickness and AS...For the third month in a row, I have gotten sick between biologic injections. This time I've ended up on antibiotics, and...reactions4repliesSide Effects
Whatever It Takes...Many of our grandparents and great grandparents dealt with world wars, economic calamities, pandemic influenza, polio, difficult working conditions, insecurity around basic...reactions7comments
New Year's AS-olutions...It’s that time of year again when something as minor as a number at the end of the date changing makes us...reactions6comments
Changing biologics again ...So the Rinvoq is apparently helping great with my inflammation levels but after breaking down again in the hospital they're going to...reactions4repliesCoping
The Day My Life Changed in 3 Hours...On the 3rd of June 2016, I was having my 2 days off. I went to the beach and that same evening...reactions3comments
Recovered From This Curse...I'm Neel Gala, and I got AS in October 2021. I had a worse experience with AS. I changed 13 different doctors...reactions2comments
Beware...I've taken a number of falls, but none ever seriously. But, I am unable to lift myself from the floor. Each time...reactions1comment
Conflicting results of blood work...Hey all. I was diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) in July 2021 after experiencing hallmark symptoms (including bilateral sacroiliitis) since November 2020...reactions3repliesAwareness
Working from Home with AxSpa...Hello everyone. I work from home for my main job. I have a nice desk and monitor that I LOVE but avoid...reactions6repliesWork & EmploymentTips & AdviceAssistive Devices
Sugar...Does anyone know if sugar affects inflammation or not. I crave every thing sweet, and sugary. And I just feel blah, been...reactions1reply
My First Time Traveling Since Becoming Homebound...A little over a year ago I wanted to surprise my fiancé with something big for our 3 year anniversary--a trip to...reactions3comments
The Verdict in My Low Dose Naltrexone Experiment...It’s been just over two years since I started taking Low Dose Naltrexone to help manage my AS. LDN is a somewhat...reactions17comments
Getting Through the Cold Months With AS...As a person living with ankylosing spondylitis, I feel like I'm a human barometer sometimes. The weather is getting colder, and I...reactions6comments
Resources for Veterans, LGBTQ+ People, and Other Special Groups...Coping with a chronic health condition can be challenging for you, your family, and your caregivers. You rely on your healthcare team...
Himura ...Hi there is anyone currently taking Himura for their ankylosing spondylitis and if so can you please tell me the side effects...reactions8repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis
Self-Care During the Holiday Season and Beyond...On the Monday after the Thanksgiving holiday, many of my patients reported severe flares of their arthritis and back pain from ankylosing...reactions6comments
Luggage, Long Lines, and Jet-Lag...When my daughter received notice of acceptance into the University of Edinburgh for her Master's degree, she asked, "Will you go with...reactions6comments
Hi Everyone, just want to introduce myself...I have had a bad spine since my early 20's. It has been going down hill ever since. My story is long...reactions1replyCommunity Support
Hip replacements ...Has anyone had both hips replaced? I’m 35 and replaced my left hip in spring 2021 and am desperately looking forward to...reactions1replyComorbiditiesSurgerySymptoms
Remission From Ankylosing Spondylitis: The Search for a Unicorn...In something of a weird coincidence, my step-father also had ankylosing spondylitis. Russ died tragically in a car accident several years before...reactions8comments
