Trouble Sleeping With Ankylosing Spondylitis...I find diet, a lot of mild exercises and mindset are my 3 greatest allies in managing AS. The only problem is sleeping more than 4 hrs. Who has any...reactions14comments
Falling, again!...To my sisters and brothers who comprise the warriors here, I thought I would share my latest story. I have had ankylosing spondylitis and rheumatoid arthritis for 12 years. I...reactions12comments
My fellas holidays...I dread when this happens. My fella has 20 days off for his works holidays and now I'm expected to be the old me. It's been 6 days and I've...reactions3replies
Where Is My Energy When I Need it the Most?...Energy is what we need to keep going. Energy is what we need to feel good. Energy is what we need for our day to be productive. Energy is what...reactions9comments
How to Cope With a New Diagnosis...Being newly diagnosed can be a daunting and overwhelming experience. While a new diagnosis is never easy, I share some steps that helped me cope with the mental impacts of...reactions4comments
Jill King...Jill was previously a health leader on AxialSpondyloarthritis.net. Jill King was diagnosed with non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-AxSpa) when she was 21 years old. After confirming sacroiliitis through SI joint injections...
How I Cope With AS and Fibromyalgia...Everyone deals with pain and fatigue differently. Those are my main symptoms from AS and fibromyalgia. My fibro diagnosis came a few months after my AS diagnosis. At first, I...reactions20comments
The Long Drive...Every year my wife and I drive down to the family cabin in Georgia. This trip is significant to me because it is my annual week to recharge before the...reactions3comments
Hi! I'm Flávia!...Hi! I'm Flávia, I'm 34 years old and I'm from Portugal and I'm write today for you for the first time to blurt out my emotions. I was diagnosed with...reactions2repliesTreatmentWork & EmploymentNon-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis
Forgive Yourself For Not Being Healthy...For AS Community, Five months ago, I quit my full-time job of three years managing a compliance team of technical writers at an adult educational institute. In all honesty, I...reactions9comments
AS and RA Won't Win...I was a child with birth defects. My mom and dad chose me over the doctor's recommendation to let the state take over. 1962 was a different time. I finally...reactions2comments
Availability of TNF Medications After 65...I was diagnosed almost 15 years ago with AS. After I finished with my denial and trips to the ER, I began treatment with Humira and methotrexate for repeated uveitis...reactions5comments
My New Food and Movement in Managing Ankylosing Spondylitis...Content warning: Eating behaviors and nutrition. There are usually three camps when it comes to managing ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and other chronic inflammatory conditions. The first is the pharmaceutical camp...reactions19comments
The Weight of Fatigue...Of all the ankylosing spondylitis and fibromyalgia symptoms I experience daily, fatigue is one of the worst. For me, it’s just as bad as the chronic pain. I’m just always...reactions14comments
The Negative Impact of Positivity Culture...I once worked for a company where the notion of positivity was prized above all else. Falling short of your sales target? Stop finding excuses! Current system not working? Stop...reactions6comments
The Moment I Stopped Fighting...The AS warrior! I was a fully fledged soldier on the battle to fight this disease. I threw everything at it and with aggression. Phrases such as "my body hates...reactions3comments
MRI findings ...Hi all, Still awaiting official diagnosis but had my mri the other week which showed non-specific thoracic changes (hyperintensity) and evidence of hyperintensity of the sacral side of SI joint...reactions4repliesDiagnosis
MRI - Positive or Negative...I am a 47-year-old female who was diagnosed with non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis two years ago. I am HLA-B27 positive, and my MRI shows inflammation. All this time my blood inflammation...reactions4comments
Yeast infections and AS...Hello All, I am new to this forum and I am so happy to have found you guys. Long story short I check all the boxes for AS ever since...reactions1replySymptoms
Feedback Appreciated...Hi everyone. I'm here to reach out on behalf of my 32 year old son who suffers with chronic AS. He was diagnosed back in 2016 as this being the...reactions2repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis
