Addressing My Gut Health To Help With My AS Symptoms...Three years before my diagnosis, while I was playing college tennis, I was having a lot of gut and joint issues. That’s when I first looked at changing my diet...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Humira and acid reflux ...Hello, I have suffered with daily acid reflux (Gerd) for the last 3 years or so. I have just had my first Humira injection today, and it has caused my...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Today Will Be Better: Managing Mental Health With Chronic Conditions...Editor's note: This article discusses suicide and mental health issues.Dave Courtney lived a truly fascinating life. Growing up in a similar area of South London as myself, Dave made a name...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Food Swaps: How Dietary Changes Worked To Reduce My Symptoms...Changing my diet has been a game-changer for me in reducing the painful inflammatory symptoms of axial spondyloarthritis. Ten years ago I began learning as much as I could about...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
What are the most challenging aspects of living with an invisible illness?...Living with axSpa presents unique challenges that often go unnoticed by those around us. This discussion forum is dedicated to exploring the complexities of managing a condition that isn't always...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesAwarenessCommunity Support
My Experience With Taking Biologics for AS...I’ve been on biologics now for two and a half years. Before biologics, I was desperate for relief from the pain my AS was causing. I was taking the maximum...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Answers ...I have a eye of the tiger sign in my brain and was referred to a neurologist and one that I saw 10 years ago and he said that the...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesComorbidities
Redefining Success on Our Terms...As anyone living with axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpa) knows, one of the critical aspects of navigating AxSpa is redefining what success means after diagnosis. The sense of loss and frustration can...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Blood oxygen ...Hello everyone Does anyone have there blood oxygen levels go up and down? And why does it happen. Thank you...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisAxial Spondyloarthritis
Will a Breast Reduction Help My AxSpa Symptoms?...I was sitting my rheumatologist's office, when he mentioned "I think you should look into a breast reduction." This never crossed my mind. I was so angry at my doctor...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
"Ask Me Anything" With a Health Coach...Are you living with axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpA) and looking for ways to improve your quality of life? Do you have questions about how lifestyle changes can help you manage your...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
"Ask Me Anything" With a Health Coach...*Updated at 4:00 PM EST on 6/20/2024* The live event is now over. Thank you for participating in our Ask Me Anything! This thread will be kept open for a...Reactions0reactionsComments12 replies
Quitting Is Not Giving Up: Learning Your AxSpa Limitations...I used to be a runner, a golfer, ice hockey player, and could stay up all night laying down floor tiles. I once created 12 six-foot tall plywood letters, and...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Learning from Experience...Late in 2020, full into the pandemic was when I finally got the courage to look up ankylosing spondylitis (AS) online. This was a diagnosis I’d had for almost a...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Tips For Weightlifting With AS...Since I was a teenager, I have always enjoyed lifting weights at the gym. It was probably the first hobby I had that didn’t get me into trouble! I loved...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Relentless spasms ...I am not new to muscles spasms. The muscles in my low back are always guarding where my lumbar hardware is placed. They started spasming years before the fusion and...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesCopingAxial Spondyloarthritis
Awake in the Dark: Navigating Nighttime Pain With Axial Spondyloarthritis...Broken sleep and nighttime pain are challenging aspects of living with AS. Over time I’ve developed some strategies that help me manage when these symptoms crop up. It’s usually the...Reactions0reactionsComments24 comments
What a lovely place...I have just stumbled upon this forum today. Its nice to see everybody being so open and supportive. At this low time, this kindness has felt uplifting, and im hopeing...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCommunity Support
Axial Spondyloarthritis: A Lesson in Traveling With Intention...I’ve never been a massive fan of “traveling,” but I appreciate arriving at my destination. Before 2020, I used to travel quite often for work, but nowadays, I appreciate the...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Periphery flare-up stuff...Hey all. I'm back after a year-long hiatus. It's not like I didn't have flare-ups, but I have managed a lot of things fairly well and took my best year-long...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesFlare Management
