Making a Difference After Someone's New Diagnosis...This summer, my dad introduced me to an acquaintance he made while playing "pétanque," the famous French boules game. He asked me if I could help that man who recently...reactions2comments
What are some websites or books with recipes designed for individuals with AS...I have been looking for healthy food options, specifically recipes that exclude dairy, gluten, sugar, and alcohol. This has led me to explore an anti-inflammatory diet, although I've noticed that...reactions5replies
Finding My First Job Since My AS Diagnosis...Having AS has certainly had a very detrimental impact on my career. I was sacked by my employers once they learned my new medical status and spent the next year re-learning how to walk...reactions11comments
When the Caregiver Hits Rock Bottom...Almost every morning, I wake up at 5am to get ready for work. I pack a lunch for my daughter and hope to get ready and not wake anyone else...reactions1comment
Overcoming Anxiety and Navigating the Future With Axial Spondyloarthritis...If you've recently been diagnosed with axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpA) or another health condition, it's natural to have concerns about the future. I remember receiving my first two health diagnoses; it...reactions2comments
Diagnosis Without an MRI?...Has anyone gotten a diagnosis of AxSpa without an MRI?...reactions3replies
Symptoms of AS Your Doctor Probably Doesn’t Talk About...Axial spondyloarthritis impacts my life in a lot of different ways. Not all of the symptoms I experience are obvious to others. Many of them never get mentioned at my...reactions7comments
FeaturedIf you could send a message to your younger self, what would it say?...Imagine if you could turn back the clock and offer guidance to your younger self, the person who first embarked on this journey with AxSpa. We invite you to share...reactions20repliesTips & AdviceNewly DiagnosedCommunity Support
"There's nothing wrong with you. You look fine."...When I was younger, I was active and would rush to be around friends and family. We lived life like there were no worries. Then, I started hurting while I...reactions1comment
X-Ray Interpretations May Vary...Same series of X-rays, two very different viewpoints. The X-ray report from the radiologist said "mild degeneration of the SI joint". A musculoskeletal radiologist in the same clinic, in person...reactions2repliesDiagnosis
Surprise! I’m a Competitive Athlete Again!...I didn’t think becoming a competitive athlete would happen again! I share my journey as an athlete in this article. Sometimes, things just happen, and you can choose to go...reactions6comments
My Flare Kit for Axial Spondyloarthritis...When you are in a flare, it can be hard to think of anything positive. Flares bring me into a depression since I don't always know how long my flare...reactions1comment
AxSpa: The Cruel Life Partner...Axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpa) is a cruel life partner. They are always with you, bugging you, and telling you what you can and can’t do. They basically take over your entire...reactions1comment
Tips on Keeping Up With Replies With a Chronic Illness...I wrote an article a while back about my struggles with responding to friends’ messages - one of the many consequences of living with a chronic illness. It probably isn’t the most pressing issue...reactionscomments
How I Use NSAIDs to Manage AS Symptoms...Like most people, the first medication I was prescribed when first diagnosed with AS was a course of anti-inflammatories. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (or NSAIDs) have been the first stage medication...reactions1comment
Hope is dwindling away…...I have had LBP (now realising very much in keeping with AS symptoms) for the last 5 or 6 years, I’ve been to see countless physios that have given me...reactions3repliesNon-Radiographic Axial SpondyloarthritisDiagnosisMisunderstood
Help...I’ve had this flare for the past 6 months.. despite weekly biological injections and starting methotrexate 2 months ago, my condition progresses. My spine, SI joints, peripheral joints, my eyes...reactions3repliesCoping
Chilling Out With AS: Winter Workouts That Won't Freeze You Up...Hey there, winter warriors! As the chilly season continues, you may find yourself wondering how to keep your joints happy and mobile while braving the cold with ankylosing spondylitis (AS)...reactions3comments
Navigating Winter Walks: A Guide for Dog Parents With AxSpa...Walking my dog outside during the wintertime is a form of torture I don't wish upon anyone. As walking her is something that I have to do, rather than something...reactions4comments
Ten Years With AxSpa - My Longest Relationship!...Ten years with my dark passenger (for those who watched Dexter 😉), my longest relationship! Oh...we had some big fights, some crises, and some resentment along the way. I cried...reactions1comment
