Reflections After Three Years of Being on Cosentyx...We are going three years on Cosentyx. Cosentyx is the fourth biologic that I have been on, and also the one I've...reactions6comments
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...reactions2repliesDiagnosis
Rinvoq ...Ive gone through 3 Biologic treatments all other painkillers i am now put on Rinvoq but im terrified of it should i...reactions7repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisAxial Spondyloarthritis
Rinvoq ...O am so tired but ill try to get this right.ive got fibromalalgia and axial and peripheral spondylitis im house bound im...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...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...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...reactions7repliesAlternative TreatmentComorbidities
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...reactions96repliesCopingMental 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...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!!...reactions2repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisNewly DiagnosedTips & 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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions1comment
What My Body Tells Me Before an Ankylosing Spondylitis Flare-up...Living with ankylosing spondylitis means dealing with flare-ups. I am not symptom free, so the level of symptoms I am used to...reactions12comments
Biologics (humira) and food intolerance ...I've been diagnosed with Peripheral Spondyloarthritis and was wondering if anyone who started a biologic has noticed any improvements in their gut...reactions19replies
