The 3 C's of My Pain...All of us has been taught our 123's and our abc's in our childhood life.I would like to say that it is...reactions5comments
Learning to Love My New, Disabled Body...My whole life I’ve been skinny. With comments as a child like “you’re a twig!” and “you’re so bony”, I got used...reactions1comment
Setting Goals for a New Year...Since I received my diagnosis, I kind of let go on making goals that I really want to achieve. I would like...reactionscomments
Having a Good Rheumatologist Appointment...As sad as it is, having a good doctors’ appointment is harder than it seems to achieve. Far too often, I’ve had...reactions1comment
Wellbutrin ...I recently read that Wellbutrin has the ability to lower TNF-alpha and possesses anti-inflammatory properties. Just wondering if anyone has tried Wellbutrin...reactions5repliesAlternative Treatment
Hands Off My Crutches!...Mobility aids should be seen as a blessing for people like us with conditions that can affect our mobility. Surely it’s a...reactions8comments
Don't Let a Smile Fool You...Behind that smile of mine, hides many things, that I decide who to open up to and tell. Would you be able...reactionscomments
Major Surgery With AxSpA...After a diagnosis of a chronic condition that degrades your joints over time, it isn’t surprising you may eventually need surgery. But...reactions8comments
Should I Tell My Colleagues About My AS?...A member recently asked: "I have chosen not to tell most colleagues about my condition. Feels like people can't really understand anyway...reactions2repliesWork Accommodations CopingWork & Employment
Pain and Sleeplessness...I’ll be honest, I’ve always had some trouble sleeping. As a kid it would take me several hours to fall asleep, but...reactions2comments
Experiments While I’m Waiting for a Cure...Do you remember the first question you asked when you were told you had AS? For me it was immediate - “Is...reactions4comments
I Bought an Ankylosing Spondylitis Friendly Car...You can read my article "Driving Difficulties with Ankylosing Spondylitis" to see the difficulties I had driving my Mini. My Mini Cooper...reactions7comments
Preparing For My Rheumatology Appointments...No matter how many times I’ve seen my rheumatologist, I always find these appointments a daunting experience. I feel nervous. Many thoughts...reactions1comment
Fatigue is getting to me...Hi guys, it's my first post here. I'm a man in my late 20s, diagnosed since 2013. Symptoms started a few years...reactions27replies
After covid...Hi, i am recovering from covid. IT's been very hard for me to fight with these virus that affect my helth a...reactions5repliesCopingSide EffectsTips & Advice
Are Immune Boosters A Waste Of Time For People On Immunosuppressants? ...Last night I was looking into buying some foods and supplements to boost my immune system. But I suddenly had a thought...reactions6repliesDiet & NutritionTips & Advice
Mental and physical hurdles with a new biologic prescription ...Hey all. I'm really curious to hear about your experience transitioning to a biologic, whether it was your first time on any...reactions1replyTreatmentMental Health
My Altered Breakfast Routine...I have never been a good breakfast eater. I am not a morning person and to be able to have a meal...reactions9comments
Blessings That Ankylosing Spondylitis Has Given To Me...Having AS has been one of the hardest things that has been placed on my path. I have come to believe that...reactions5comments
Getting a diagnosis...Ive had "stomach issues" for over a decade and on and off knee pain for about 7 years. Since April of this...reactions5repliesDiagnosisNon-Radiographic Axial SpondyloarthritisSymptoms
