Nerve Block Injections for AS...I have been getting biologic infusions every month for almost 2 years. While it reduces inflammation and slows down fusion, it doesn't help much with pain and fatigue. I still...reactions9comments
symptoms...hi i have been living with ankylosing spondylitis, Lymdodema, thrombosis, fibromygia, chronic fatigue, polymgia, arithritis, asthma, diaticulitis, and in chronic pain and back and forwards to the hospital. I have...reactions2replies
My Experience Living With Chronic Pain...I have been living with chronic pain for 4 years now. It began in 2017 when I was working as an account manager for a luxury car service, and I...reactions11comments
Having a Productive Day With Less Usable Hours...I saw a post on Instagram not too long ago discussing how many chronically ill individuals have less usable hours in a day than those who are able-bodied and healthy...reactions4comments
SpA Awareness Month 2022...May is Spondyloarthritis Awareness Month, and we're asking you to help us bring attention to what life is like living with ankylosing spondylitis. Take part in our awareness month activities...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions3repliesResearch & 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...reactions7repliesTreatment
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)...reactions5repliesTreatmentSide EffectsSymptoms
Misdiagnosed As a Player...As someone with more than one chronic illness, I am no stranger to being misdiagnosed. It's usually by doctors attempting to find the latest reason for my misbehaving immune system...reactions20comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2replies
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...reactions8comments
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...reactions12comments
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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...reactionscomments
