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
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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions14comments
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...reactions24repliesTips & 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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions3repliesCoping
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...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...reactions1comment
Undiagnosed but in pain...For context I live in the U.K. and while the NHS are brilliant and free, the waiting lists and pressure on them...reactions5repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis Mental HealthTips & Advice
