Achilles Tendon Insertion: How Important?...Did your Achilles tendon/plantar fascia insertions come into consideration in getting a diagnosis? Did you have recurrent Achilles tendonitis or plantar fasciitis (not from sports) and go on to develop...reactions2repliesDiagnosis
Rinvoq ...Ive gone through 3 Biologic treatments all other painkillers i am now put on Rinvoq but im terrified of it should i be does anyone here hsve the dtug or...reactions7repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis Ankylosing Spondylitis
Rinvoq ...O am so tired but ill try to get this right.ive got fibromalalgia and axial and peripheral spondylitis im house bound im on screaming pain tried all Dmards all Biologics...reactions1replyAnkylosing Spondylitis
Finding Acceptance, Belonging, and Embracing Your Journey...Living with a chronic inflammatory condition like axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpA) can often make us feel like outsiders in a world that doesn't fully understand our experiences. One of the unique...reactions6comments
Comparison and Ankylosing Spondylitis...We’ve probably all heard the phrase "comparison is the thief of joy." People usually say this to mean that you should stop comparing yourself to other people. The idea is...reactions2comments
Spinal stenosis ...I had my MRI today for my neck stiffness, pain and vomiting I've been having and it showed Shallow disc bulges more prominent to the right at C3-4 and C4-5...reactions7repliesComorbiditiesAlternative Treatment
Why I Trust Biologics to Treat My Ankylosing Spondylitis...Ankylosing spondylitis/axial spondyloarthritis (AS/AxSpA) is a chronic inflammatory disease that primarily affects the spine. It can cause severe pain and stiffness in the joints, leading to a significant decrease in...reactions4comments
Get Grounded Giveaway...The Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Managing axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpa) is like growing a delicate plant. Just as the plant needs the right conditions to be...reactionscomments
How do you stay grounded during stressful times?...The link between stress and the inflammatory response means it’s crucial to find ways to destress in stressful times. Share your best tips for staying grounded when life gets overwhelming...reactions79repliesCopingMental HealthFlare Management
How I Spend My Self-Care Days...Living with a condition like AS is extremely draining, both mentally and physically. While medication can help manage the physical side of things (although it is not that easy and...reactionscomments
Starting biologics ...I’m new to this! Recently diagnosed with AS.. My delivery for my biologics is coming on Friday and I am super nervous!! Any advice or tips?...reactions2repliesNewly DiagnosedAnkylosing SpondylitisTips & Advice
Investing in Tools That Help Make Life Easier With AS...Someone once told me to never skimp when buying the tools you’ll use the most. This has taken on a new meaning for me thanks to my axial spondyloarthritis. I’ve...reactions16comments
Don't Let What You Have Define Who You Are...I have a dual diagnosis plus a genetic diagnosis: ankylosing spondylitis (AS), Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), and secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (MS). I do not let my diseases define me. Friends...reactions5comments
Histamines, Autoimmune Conditions, and Axial Spondyloarthritis...Histamine is a chemical that plays a key role in allergies. It is also involved in inflammation and autoimmune conditions. When it is released from immune cells, histamine triggers events...reactions1comment
My Most Valuable AxSpa Strategy Is Pacing...After my diagnosis with AxSpa one doctor told me that I needed to pace myself to manage chronic pain and chronic fatigue. I had no clue what pacing was and...reactions8comments
Ask This to Your Loved One With AxSpa..."How are you feeling today?" "How are you really feeling today?" The question I wish someone would reach out and ask me more often. So many of us with this...reactions1comment
Was it brain fog?...I’ve commented previously about brain fog and here I am again. Preface: Since last October I have taken part in a preparatory class to become a member of the Catholic...reactions5replies
Neck pain ...I've been diagnosed with axel Spondyloarthritis and have been getting neck pain so bad that it makes me physically sick ill become nauseous and then end up throwing up and...reactions12replies
Finding a New Biologic After the First Fails...Just when things felt like they were getting steady with Keegan’s treatment plan, that all went out the window. We’ve been through a long diagnosis, multiple treatment plans, and a...reactions1comment
Recognizing When I’m Having a Flare Up...Living with AS means dealing with flare ups. I am not symptom free, so the level of symptoms I am used to day to day is what I refer to...reactions3comments
