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...reactions3comments
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
My Mystery Skin Issues...Sometimes I think my immune system thinks it’s a Pokemon trainer – when it comes to health conditions it feels like it’s...reactions2comments
Can I have a magnesium salt bath?...I am on Rinovq i’m have read that you cannot ingest magnesium whilst on this medication would a magnesium salt bath be...reactions2repliesAlternative TreatmentAnkylosing SpondylitisAxial Spondyloarthritis
Surgical Procedure That Actually Helped...I finally found a spine pain management doctor who was actually interested in resolving my lumbar agony. He did a lot of...reactions3comments
Share your favorite AxSpa-related meme! 😆 ...Let's have some fun! Living with AxSpa is a daily challenge, so it's important to find reasons to smile and laugh along...reactionsrepliesCopingVentingCommunity Support
Medication experiences...I was wondering what medication people are on that has helped with pain and stiffness? I have been given a choice of...reactions5repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisAwarenessSide Effects
Balancing Understanding and Boundaries With Friends and Family...Living with an autoimmune condition like axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) can be a challenging journey, filled with physical and emotional hurdles. Sometimes, the...reactions5comments
Living Well With AxSpa: My Best Tips...I've been living with this chronic illness now for many years. I believe it started when I was young. Going through high...reactions1comment
How do you stay comfortable when you're uncomfortable?...If you suffer from AS, then you probably know the struggle of always trying to make yourself comfortable in almost every situation...reactions16repliesCopingAssistive DevicesComplimentary Treatment
