Getting Back in the Driver’s Seat With Axial Spondyloarthritis...Like many people my age, I grew up with parents and grandparents who saw doctors as the ultimate authority. It never entered...reactions1comment
It Took 7 Years to Get a Diagnosis...Diagnosis: hello there. I'm still flaring. Started on the 10th of July. 10 days after my third Pfizer vaccine. I am having...reactions6comments
Keegan’s Experience With the Mediterranean Diet...My husband Keegan finally hit the point where his AS was stable. The last few years brought lots of challenges that impacted...reactions3comments
Inflammatory Arthritis and Intermittent Fasting...Disclaimer: I am not a doctor, so you should not take health advice from me. I am a chronic illness advocate and...reactions2comments
Using a Wheelchair?...I may be buying a wheelchair tomorrow to use for longer family outings and I'm semi-conflicted about the idea. On one hand...reactions26repliesFatigue CopingExercise
I’m Experiencing Writer’s Block and Brain Fog Combined...I’m going through a lot this year, and that means my work ethic has sort of gone out the window. I’m experiencing...reactions2comments
Learnings From My Recent Hip Surgery...Six months ago I had to undergo hip surgery to fix some long-term issues which caused me a lot of pain and...reactions8comments
My little brother has ankylosing spondylitis. Can you help me and my Mum understand how to help him?...Hi everyone, I found your wonderful forum today. It’s wonderful to read how supportive and helpful you are to each other. My...reactions13replies
Perception of pain...I used to think the worse pain was when my right shoulder had to be replaced around 15 yrs ago. That was...reactions4repliesFlares Coping
How I Prevent Fatigue from Derailing My Exercise Routine...I used to be one who could quickly work out for an hour or more every day and never feel tired. I...reactions11comments
Long COVID: Mental Health Edition...There has been a lot of talk about long Covid and the lasting physical effects of the virus. I really feel for anyone out there experiencing...reactions10comments
Covid vaccine and biological quit working...I had 2 Pfizer vaccines and no problems at all. I got the first Pfizer booster and no problem(I thought), then shortly...reactions2repliesAwareness
Flare-Ups and How to Cope...Flare-ups are not only common but can be a real pain in the butt. Whether it hits me when I first wake...reactions8comments
7 Questions For Emergency Prep...Our routines have the habit of taking on lives of their own. Sometimes they function explicitly, out in the open for all...reactions4comments
New symptoms...Hi to everyone. I would like to know if anyone is experiencing pain under your shoulder blade radiating to the middle upper...reactions7repliesComorbiditiesSymptoms
Starting Physical Therapy...Since February 2022, I have been going to physiotherapy (physical therapy) once a week or every two weeks. My family doctor recommended...reactions6comments
5 Ways Minimalism Helps Keep My AS Symptoms in Remission...In 2016, I was overworked, underpaid, and burning the candle at all ends. Every day, I’d wake up before 5am for my...reactions7comments
Diagnosed Spondylosis but have positive HLA-B27???...I have a lot of pain in my hips and back which fluctuate from side to side. I also get Uveitis from...reactions1replyAxial Spondyloarthritis Comorbidities Diagnosis
My Pain today is my own doing ...I was extremely tired today but wouldn’t listen to my own body for that I paid the couch my bad I could...reactions4repliesCommunity Support
Dealing with New Symptoms...I have a question. Up until now I didn't really have much pain in my neck ( beside hubby, lol,jk,) nor my...reactions5repliesSymptomsTreatmentHealthcare Team