Pain on walking...Hi everyone. I am new here! Only formally diagnosed yesterday, after at least 7 years of being dismissed. I am laid wide...reactions15repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis
How Axial Spondyloarthritis Led Me to My Career...When I was 18, I was only one year into my university degree and nowhere near knowing what I wanted to “do...reactions1comment
Pain Level...When asked, “On a scale of one to ten…” We have all heard that many times. However, that’s hard to answer. I...reactions2repliesTips & AdviceCopingMisunderstood
My Experience With Injectable and Infusion Biologics...I’ve been on biologic drugs for my ankylosing spondylitis for 6 years now. I’ve been on 4, actually. Inflectra (infusion), Humira (injection)...reactions3comments
What is the scariest symptom or complications of axSpa?...Getting an axSpa diagnosis and experiencing the symptoms can be truly frightening. In your opinion, what is the scariest symptom or complication...reactions57repliesSymptomsAxial Spondyloarthritis Ankylosing Spondylitis
Coping With Others’ Judgments and Emerging as We Are...We recently moved into a new community. We've been in our new home for over a year now. Through healing, there's an...reactions9comments
The Differences Between Injectable and Infusion Biologics for AxSpA...Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) is a type of inflammatory arthritis that mainly affects the spine and pelvic joints. Biologics – medicines made from...reactions1comment
Injection v Infusion...My doctor and I are discussing switching from my Cosentyx injection to a monthly infusion. We believe the “one dose fits all”...reactions2repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis Ankylosing SpondylitisTreatment
My Experience of Trying Acupuncture For My AS...I’ve been receiving care from a chronic pain clinic, and a few months ago they offered me acupuncture. I had a telephone...reactions10comments
My Biologic Keeps My Flares Away...I got a reminder this summer about how effective my biologic is at keeping my flares at bay. To give a bit...reactions2comments
Technology as a Double-Edged Sword...Picture this: enjoying brunch with colleagues, where you’re excitingly exchanging anecdotes, insights, and perspectives over pancakes. Slowly, our conversation turned from discussing...reactions2comments
Ankylosing Spondylitis or lung cancer?...Hi all, I have just joined this forum because my dad is having some tests at the hospital. A couple of weeks...reactions1reply
Insurance is Crucial for Patients With AxSpA...I was informed I had a gene mutation a few months ago that could contribute to more severe health complications down the...reactions2comments
Handwriting is hetting horribble...As my back and shoulders curve, I have noticed that my handwriting is getting worse and worse. Has anyone else experienced this?...reactions2repliesSymptoms
Bracing...My back is starting to curve more than I expected. In one of the articles I read, using a brace may help...reactions14repliesSymptomsAssistive Devices
Coping with an Axial Spondyloarthritis Flare That Won't End...I'm in another endless axial spondyloarthritis flare (again). How long will this one last? The days have gone by so fast. I'm...reactions19comments
Difficulty in Finding Diagnosis...Hello everyone! I'm from Volgograd, Russia. I'm 39 years old. I was diagnosed three months ago, but it was a very difficult...reactions5comments
HEREDITARY HEMOCHROMATOSIS DNA MUT...I have one set of faulty H63D and C282Y has anyone had experience with this any suggestions I'm so confused because there's...reactions3repliesComorbidities
Health Professionals I’ve Added to My AS Team...Over the years I’ve visited a number of different health professionals to help me manage my axial spondyloarthritis. Some have not proven...reactions1comment
What early signs did you experience that may have indicated you had axSpa?...Many folks with axSpa have early warning signs that they don't initially pick up on but later realize they are symptoms of...reactions7repliesAwarenessSymptomsDiagnosis
