Finally Getting an Appointment at the Pain Management Clinic...After suffering with months and months of pain, my family doctor decided to send a referral to the pain clinic here in Montreal. I had tried numerous treatments, but nothing...reactions8comments
Lifestyle Changes for Ankylosing Spondylitis...We here at AnkylosingSpondylitis.net have connected with people from all different backgrounds, and with all different experiences. Some people who come to our community prefer to use biologics and other...reactions1comment
Lifestyle Changes: What's Helped You?...What lifestyle changes have helped you cope with your AS? What changes haven't helped at all? Share the good and the bad below....reactions10repliesTips & Advice
Bent Out of Shape at 93...I have had back pain for many years. What started as a friend poking me and saying, "stand up straight", has ended with me being one of the people that...reactions8comments
Great, Kid! Don't Get Cocky!...Until yesterday, I’d gotten a bit cocky about my AS being so much better while taking Enbrel. I’d had a semi-productive morning (coffee, animals fed, kitchen straightened up, new wooden...reactions7comments
The Start of My Journey...Hi, as I am fairly new to the group I thought I would share my story as to when I got diagnosed with AS. So here goes! I was 15...reactions25comments
60 Years with AS...I can say to other sufferers that you can get through this. I was diagnosed at the age of 17 and I am now seventy-seven with minimal aches and pains...reactions4comments
A Day With Chronic Pain...It’s not being able to sleep well because your body is in consistent chronic pain. You're constantly moving around not being able to sleep well even causes insomnia. Then you...reactions6comments
Ankylosing Spondylitis in the Mix.......Many times we really look at the other things that go on in our body. This came to my attention when I got a sharp pain in my leg. I...reactions3comments
Becoming Butterflies...The idea of raising butterflies never crossed my mind until I spotted two mature Eastern Black Swallowtail caterpillars lazily munching away on the fennel in our kitchen garden. Their cheerful...reactions4comments
Chest and rib fusing?...I notice soreness in my ribcage and some restriction in expansion when I breathe deep. Is it a symptom of AS or am I just getting old? Any serious concerns?...reactions2replies
AS Pregnancy, the Never-Ending Flare, and Being a Medical Unicorn...Editor's note: Read part 1 of Erin's journey here. They say that the second trimester is supposed to be the easiest and most enjoyable part of pregnancy. For me, the...reactions4comments
Having AS and Fibromyalgia in a Relationship...Recently, I have been thinking about my relationship with my partner. Specifically, I'm thinking about how having AS and fibromyalgia has affected our relationships. My partner is always kind and...reactions9comments
Finding a Hobby That Works With Your Limitations...It’s heartbreaking watching your body slowly deteriorate and transform into something you don’t even recognize anymore. Many of us used to be healthy and active-—I know I was. I could...reactions6comments
Living, Working, Experiencing Disability...When you are someone who experiences disability, there are many barriers that you face in your everyday life. There is a lot of people living with disability who want to...reactions4comments
5 Ways We Can Reduce the Impact of our AS Symptoms...So, you’ve been diagnosed with AS. You’ve had all the x-rays, the MRIs, and the bloodwork. You’ve endured poking, prodding, and you’ve bent down to touch your toes oh so...reactions5comments
Sharing Some AxSpa Beneficial Recipes...I try my best to eat as healthy as I can to try and keep my AS in check. This usually means avoiding gluten and dairy (and in my case...reactions7repliesDiet & NutritionTips & Advice
What aids do you use for AS?...What equipment helps you around your mobility. Tell us what is easiest and what is not....reactions4replies
Work accommodations - your experience?...When asked do you require accommodations at the end of a job vacancy or questionnaire or online test; what has your experience been?...reactions4repliesWork Accommodations
Paralympians With AS?...As the 2022 Paralympic Winter Games draws to a close today, I have had a couple of thoughts. Firstly, could somebody with Ankylosing Spondylitis enter the Paralympics as an athlete?...reactions4repliesExercise
