Nightmares When I Go Back To Sleep in the Morning...Horrible nightmares usually happen after going back to sleep in early morning. They are particularly bad on the last night of a three day Fentanyl patch. Community question: Have you...reactions2comments
Debilitating Pain After Laying New Flooring...I read so many stories about how one "outing" can cause several days of so much pain and being couch ridden. The other day, I felt soo good for two...reactions1comment
Thankful for Others Sharing Their Story Here...I read the same story over and over, I’m thankful all the information on this site! We all seem to have the same pain and very troublesome sleeping problem with...reactions1comment
AS Took Ahold of My Steering Wheel...I have had back pain for 10 years. However, one year ago, I had this uncomfortable pain on my sacrum that did not subside. I could not sit, stand, or...reactions4comments
Need Relief...I am 49 years old, going on 50 soon. I have had back and neck pain for years. I started to notice it after I had a major brain surgery...reactions1comment
This is a Pain in the Neck...I have had problems with my back and neck for many years. Scans in the past showed “AS” but after a single layer discectomy and fusion of my C6 and...reactions1comment
Letting Go of What You Can't Control...The easiest and most logical thing in theory, and for me, incredibly difficult to put in practice. I found the concept a bit tricky before I had AS. I found...reactions1comment
Physical Therapy for Ankylosing Spondylitis?...I recently slipped on a water spill at our local mall. It resulted in PT, starting in water. I feel as if my as pain is worsening, I’m unable to...reactions2replies
Pain in your hands?...Does anyone else experience excruciating pain in your hands, swelling in the joints, to the point that you cannot use your hands very well?...reactions33replies
AxSpA Resources and Support...Seeking a diagnosis for axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) or ankylosing spondylitis (AS) can be a long journey. And receiving a formal diagnosis can be scary and confusing. If you or a...
Yoga is a Safe and Cheerful Companion to my AxSpA...I came across yoga a few years back now. I think I was looking for something a little spiritual and slow pace, which would help me to reconnect with my...reactions5comments
Started In My Childhood...Hello everyone, I really don’t know where to start or what to say, but here it goes. When I was a child I used to have the worst leg pains...reactions1comment
Genetics of Axial Spondyloarthritis...Genes are passed down from parents to their children. They are composed of DNA that dictates things like your eye color and your height. Genes also play a role in...reactions1comment
Physical Therapy FAQ: Part Two...Editor's note: This is Part 2 of Katie's article. Please read Part 1 of Physical Therapy FAQs first!Physical therapists (PTs) are highly trained movement specialists who have a breadth of...reactionscomments
My Life is Not Sad...I’ve noticed through talking with a few friends, and meeting new people, that I get a lot of pity when I mention that I’m sick. If there’s one thing I...reactionscomments
No, You Didn't Give Yourself AxSpa or AS...I hear a lot of people saying that they feel they're in some way responsible for their chronic illness (like this MultipleSclerosis.net writer), as if they did something wrong —...reactions2comments
Julie Vallortigara...I am a Life Coach, an Artist and a Scientist. I am French, originally from Bordeaux. I moved to the UK in 2008. I have always been interested in many...
My Experience With Humira And LDN...Before being diagnosed with AS (and fibromyalgia), I was the type of person who would only take medication if I felt it was absolutely, undoubtedly necessary. The idea of popping...reactions1comment
What's it like living with AxSpA and Fibromyalgia?...Fibromyalgia and AxSpA have a lot in common. They are both rheumatic diseases. Rheumatic diseases cause inflammation in your body, especially in your joints, tendons, muscles, and bones. They can...reactions3replies
Cultivating Resilience In Hard Times 101: Supplies...I'm writing to you in September, the 50th month of 2020, in the year of our Despotic Overlord COVID-19. By now, we've all faced the juggernaut that is running errands...reactions1comment
