Spondyloarthritis Awareness Month 2022...May is Spondyloarthritis Awareness Month! Being diagnosed with axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpa) can bring huge lifestyle changes for many. This can look like going out less, changing diets, visiting the doctor...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Where do I go to get answers about my AS...I don't know what type of doctor to go to about my AS and other autoimmune problems. My rhumey released from his care because I can't take a biologic. I'm...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesResearch & Clinical Trials
Physical Therapy...Part of my treatment plan is PT I've done PT in the past I've even done Aqua therapy and each time they have made this a part of my treatment...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesTreatment
Biologic treatment and multiple sclerosis...Hello! This is not a very cheerful topic, but I'd be very appreciative if anyone can share their experience. I began taking Cimzia (a biologic) for my Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesTreatmentSide EffectsSymptoms
Misdiagnosed As a Player...As someone with multiple chronic illnesses, I am no stranger to being misdiagnosed. This is usually by doctors attempting to find the latest reason for my misbehaving immune system. I...Reactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Spondyloarthritis Awareness Month 2022 Giveaway...The Spondyloarthritis Awareness Month Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! We are celebrating Spondyloarthritis Awareness Month with the theme "A New Normal" and an extra special giveaway...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Chronic Illness Grief...Grief can occur in many ways, and this can affect one's mental health. I study social care in college. We learn a lot about grief in this course. There is...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Breathing Through the Chaos...Since the onset of the pandemic, the flow of daily life has done a 180-degree turn and flipped on its head. Access to many of life's conveniences – the so-called...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Spring With Ankylosing Spondylitis...Do your joints feel better? Mine do, and today it has nothing to do with medication. I feel better because I see the promise of spring everywhere. I observe a...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Being Chronically Ill During A Pandemic...I'm not surprising anyone by saying that the COVID-19 pandemic has had an adverse effect on peoples' lives. However, I believe those of us with chronic illnesses have been disproportionately affected...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Do my symptoms match with AS?...Hi, I’m new here :). I’m wondering if anyone can relate to the symptoms I’m experiencing? For around 2 years, I’ve experienced pain intermittently in my lower back; it would...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Learning To Pace Myself Has Changed My Life...Pacing is probably the most useful thing I have learned on my journey to live better with AxSpa, and with fibromyalgia too. I did not know anything about pacing before...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
How My Brain Fog Has Changed Over Time...I’ve now had AS for 5 years. I’ve also had accompanying brain fog for those 5 years. Although I’ve had it the whole time, it’s recently changed. I wanted to...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
AxialSpondyloarthritis.net Giveaway Terms and Conditions...These Official Rules apply to any giveaway (or "Promotion") published on AXIALSPONDYLOARTHRITIS.NET, a Health Union ("Health Union" or "We") owned and operated website. For conflicts between the Promotional giveaway article...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
AnkylosingSpondylitis.net Giveaway Terms and Conditions...These Official Rules apply to any giveaway (or “Promotion”) published on AnkylosingSpondylitis.net, a Health Union (“Health Union” or “We”) owned and operated website. For conflicts between the Promotional giveaway article...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How I Manage Lower Back Spasms...Walking down the stairs, I suddenly fall to my knees and grasp for the banister. The muscles in my lower back are seizing up and freaking out and I can’t...Reactions0reactionsComments22 comments
Emotions Are a Part of Having AxSpa...Having AxSpa is no fun at all. I don’t wish it on anyone. It can make you feel so many emotions. It can make you feel emotions you wish you...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Eyes ...Hi im just wondering if any one has lost their sight from a.s I have 3 times now in one eye and takes 3 months to get my sight back...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesAwareness
Strength Training and Ankylosing Spondylitis...Over the last few blogs, you may have gathered I am a yogi and personally believe it is the most important form of movement for AS. That is why I...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Puppy Pain: Getting a Puppy and Living With AS...A few months ago my wife and I were on vacation at our little cabin in the Blue Ridge Mountains. I was enjoying the peace, quiet, and the hot tub...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments