is this axpa...have had back problems, had MRI and it says." Multilevel cervical spondylosis without high grade spinal canal stenosis. I have a Schmorls node at end of lower endplate of C5...reactions1reply
AS not showing on MRI...Hi there, I was wondering if anyone has any advice? I was tested for AS 2 years ago and my HLAB27 gene test came back positive. I had an MRI...reactions9repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis
Anne-Marie Raymond...Anne-Marie Raymond experienced the onset of AS in her late twenties and was diagnosed at the age of 40. Since then she has been on a quest to live well...
What do you wish your partner knew about AS?...I’m a caregiver to my spouse, Keegan, who was diagnosed with AS 8 years ago. I’m curious from those of you with AS what you wish your partner, spouse, significant...reactions3repliesCaregivingMisunderstood
Tips for Friends with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)...What advice would you give a friend living with ankylosing spondylitis (AS)?...reactions5repliesAwarenessFriends & FamilyNewly Diagnosed
Tips for Friends with AxSpA?...What tips would you give a friend living with axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpA)?...reactions1replyNon-Radiographic Axial SpondyloarthritisRadiographic Axial SpondyloarthritisCommunity Support
Fusion ...I have full fusion in my neck area. I have no mobility in that area— up or down, left or right, side to side. I have lost 4 - 5...reactions15repliesTips & AdviceExerciseFatigue
Any tips for working long days in front of a PC?...Hi all. Much of my life is now taken up in front of my PC. I struggle with the level of the PC because it is supposed to be on...reactions1replyAlternative TreatmentCopingTips & Advice
Supporting a Partner with AxSpA Vol. 2 - Advice for Others...This is volume 2 in a series of articles focusing on supporting loved ones with axial spondyloarthritis. The advice I would give to others with a spouse or family member...reactions2comments
It's Not Working: Dealing With Treatment Disappointment...“Try this, it will totally change your life!” “This amazing drug is now over the counter, I use it every day!” “All I need is 100mg of this and I'm...reactions4comments
Brain fog & tiredness ...Hi, I was diagnosed with AS a couple of years ago, made sense having experienced symptoms for years. I exercise as much as possible, probably drink too much coffee/red wine...reactions4repliesFatigue CopingDiet & Nutrition
How I Incorporate the Topic of AS into My College Work...I am a student studying Social Care Work. If you’ve read my article AS Doesn’t Give a Damn About College Deadlines or if you are a student, you will know...reactions1comment
Blinded by AS...Ankylosing spondylitis diagnoses can take years to find, and they usually come after a ton of pain and unexplained symptoms with a search for doctors that will take you seriously...reactions9comments
My First COVID-19 Vaccine...I was sitting in my friend's garden, socially distant when I received the text on Friday the 23rd of April saying that my consultant had registered me for my vaccine. I was due to have it on Wednesday the 28th of April. I was ecstatic. I was very shocked...reactions2comments
Has AS Brought You Any Blessings?...Living with AS certainly is not the easiest ride. However I think that there are so many negative aspects to it that sometimes it is easy to overlook that it...reactions23repliesMental HealthTips & Advice
HLA-B27 positive??...I'm a 40 year old male. I've been dealing with upper abdominal pain (chest pain with what feels like inflammation from the top of my stomach to my ears) the...reactions6replies
Do you know anyone else (in person) who has the same condition as you?...I don't know anyone else, apart from my online friends, who have this condition. I'm curious to see if you do....reactions12repliesAwarenessCommunity SupportFriends & Family
Switching From a Biologic to a Biosimilar...I began my first biologic treatment, Humira, just over a year ago. After 11 months, I had a follow-up appointment with my rheumatologist’s office. My prescription expired after one year...reactions3comments
A Mental Health Flare-Up Kit...During a flare-up, we all have our tools and assistive devices to make things better. From a walker to a cane to a showering chair, we try to keep up...reactions15comments
Pain after fall...My husband had a bad fall a week ago and has since needed to sleep in a chair as he has severe pain trying to lay down. He had an...reactions3repliesTreatmentSymptoms
