My Post-Surgery Flare Up Without Biologics...I got my breast reduction surgery in early July of this year. It was my first surgery and I got through it...reactions5comments
What happened to my ankle??...Hello everyone, I am needing some feedback/info on an issue that gained my attention very quickly. I was Dx with PsA a...reactions5replies
AS ...Hello what’s the difference between HX AS and DX AS ?...reactions2repliesCommunity SupportAnkylosing Spondylitis
My Life Didn’t End When I Was Diagnosed With AS...Seven years ago, my already chaotic, 18-year-old world was rocked. Amidst a blur of final exams, breakdowns and breakups, my back and...reactions9comments
Three Reasons I Chose Not to Panic About (Another) Diagnosis...As I sat in that sterile conference room, awaiting confirmation from my genetic counselor, I couldn't help but feel detached from the...reactions4comments
Biologics Side Effects...I recently started biologic injections (Cosentyx) to help manage my axSpA. 2 days after my injection I get flu like symptoms (nausea...reactions6repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis Side EffectsTips & Advice
Extreme weather and flairs...Hello everyone, I know that it's been really hot lately, so I just wanted to send you all positive thoughts, peace, &...reactions6replies
Biologics ...I switched from the biologic (Cosentyx) that had been working for a while, to a biologic that was approved for use during...reactions4repliesTreatment
Returning to normal following lower spine surgery - starting PT...Living with AS can present unique challenges, but incorporating physical therapy techniques, especially following major surgery, can help improve flexibility, reduce pain...reactions20repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis ExerciseSurgery
An Interview With Personal Trainer and AS Patient, John Frazier...Here at AxialSpondyloarthritis.net, we know that fitness and AxSpa can have a complicated relationship. Exercise is important to reduce stiffness and maintain...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions2replies
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...reactions8comments
Food Swaps: How Dietary Changes Worked To Reduce My Symptoms...Changing my diet has been a game-changer for me in reducing the painful inflammation of axial spondyloarthritis (axSpa). Ten years ago I...reactions6comments
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...reactions6repliesAwarenessCommunity 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...reactions7comments
Answers ...I have a eye of the tiger sign in my brain and was referred to a neurologist and one that I saw...reactions1replyComorbidities
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...reactions4comments
Blood oxygen ...Hello everyone Does anyone have there blood oxygen levels go up and down? And why does it happen. Thank you...reactions3repliesAnkylosing 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...reactions5comments
