Still Not Over...I was diagnosed by a doctor in 2017 but was never given the proper information or referred to a rheumatologist. Shortly after...reactions1comment
Who Treats Spondyloarthritis?...Spondyloarthritis is an umbrella term that includes a variety of inflammatory rheumatic diseases that cause arthritis. This includes axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). The...
Are You Freaking Kidding Me...I can't believe a life long struggle leads to this road. Too many surgeries and misdiagnosed. The daily pain of different body...reactions2comments
Clinical Trial Participation...Every clinical trial is designed to look at a specific population, so each participant is required to have certain traits (eligibility criteria)...reactionscomments
How AS Has Affected My Financial Situation...I’ve struggled a lot financially since my symptoms of AS first started. As I’ve mentioned before, I had to quit my job...reactions5comments
New to This Community...I was only diagnosed a few months ago but it seems like the pain is setting in so fast and the tramadol’s...reactions2comments
ACR Guidelines For Infusions During COVID-19...New guidelines from the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) recommend ways to manage infusion services during the COVID-19 pandemic. They also explain...reactionscomments
My Long and Continuing Journey...Hi. I'm 45 years old and I have been dealing with lower back pain since I was 14 or so. I remember...reactions2comments
Support Is Essential During COVID-19...With all of the panic going around surrounding the COVID-19 virus, I’m sure you’ve noticed how helpful a good support system is...reactions2comments
Remicade Is Expensive But It Works For Me...I was on Humira, but I have been on Remicade for bout 2 years now and I love it. It has relieved...reactions2comments
Misunderstood, But At Lease We Have Each Other...It’s hard to know where to start. I have had back problems since my late teens. I ended up having a ruptured...reactions2comments
Acceptance of Life Changing with Ankylosing Spondylitis...From a young age, I knew I would at some point have problems with my back as scoliosis is quite dominant in...reactions4comments
The Coronavirus Just Hit NYC, And I'm Feeling Frightened...I just got off the phone with a reporter from TheLos Angeles Times. They were asking people in the disability and chronic...reactions1comment
Developing Your Fatigue Response Plan...Have you ever had uninvited guests gate crash your holiday gathering? I like to think of myself as warm and welcoming, but...reactionscomments
Why Am I So Open?...I feel like a lot of people that follow me on social media probably wonder “Why is she so open about everything?”...reactionscomments
No Diagnosis, But The Pain Is Real...I'm not sure if I have A.S. There seems to be a lack of anyone hearing me when I'm seeking help to...reactions3comments
Tired of Pain...I’m 58 years old and was diagnosed with AS a long time ago. I am luckier than some, my back is fairly...reactions1comment
Chronic Low Back Pain and No Diagnosis...Hi, I have been having chronic low back pain for over a year. I’ve seen orthopedists, neurologists, and a pain specialist. I...reactions3comments
Too Long...I have had this disease since I was 12 yrs old. I am now 60 and every day it gets harder to...reactions4comments
Post-Holiday Care for AS...I don’t know about you, but the holidays exhaust me. I don’t even have a big family. We see my dad’s side...reactions8comments
