Support Your Body Through The Winter...This season oftentimes triggers more flares, and feelings of low energy, tiredness and frustration.... By Lana Buettner2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
What Do You Do When You Flare?...Flares are unpredictable and often seem unmanageable. To help people who feel they are out of options, we are asking.....Reactions 0 reactions Comments15 replies
Lifestyle Changes...In some cases, smoking may trigger flares or worsen other symptoms related to axSpA.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Finally Got 2 Weeks of Heaven...All to say I am in a flare now. I knew this was going to bring on a possible flare. I pushed my body to its limits, which... By Nicky Flikas3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
The Switch to Summer and Ankylosing Spondylitis Symptoms...Flares were always there for me, rain or shine. That is, however, in the Dutch climate.... By Rene Agterhof2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Describe AxSpa in 3 words...I'll start: Unpredictable painful flares...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesVentingAwarenessCommunity Support
Is Anyone Having Success With Biologics?...Can only take Tylenol and Tramadol for pain as NSAIDS causes diverticulitis flares.... By falani1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
AS and Piriformis Syndrome...When the Piriformis flares, the SIJ flares, and vice versa. To me, they have to be connected but I can't find any data to support that....Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 repliesTreatmentSymptomsFlares
Perception of pain...Then-WHAM....AS diagnosis, flares, horrible ogre flares. I'm finding new definitions for pain every day. Is it all relative?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesFlares Coping
Recovered From This Curse...I didn't have any flares or swelling. I have even stopped taking medicines since June 2022. I don't even exercise for AS specifically.... By Neelgala031 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Day in the Life: Flare Day...When I’m in a bad flare, waking up is possibly the hardest part of my day.... By Jes Hojsan2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Finding Support & Acceptance Sometimes Takes Time...There are times now he knows how to help me cope with flares, more than myself.... By Nicky Flikas4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Did Stress Lead To My Diagnosis?...I get very attached, emotionally bound to situations, places, people.... By Julie Vallortigara2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
The Mind-Body-Spirit Axis: Holistic Flare Tips...How do you treat your flare ups holistically?... By Lisa Marie Basile3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Food is Medicine: What I Eat In A Day...When I go through mild flares, I will also fast.... By Lana Buettner3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Night sweats...Does anyone else experience this with flares? Thanks!...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesFlares
Flare Up Emotional Support Toolkit...m taking my medication, I need to make sure I’m taking any extra medication I am prescribed, and I need to ask for medication to get me through tough By Lisa Marie Basile3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
What household chores or tasks tend to be the hardest due to AxSpA?...AxSpA can affect mobility, bring great pain, and cause flares that make keeping up with tasks or chores challenging....Reactions 0 reactions Comments11 replies
Keeping Busy During a Flare-Up...I have ADHD, so for me, a flare-up is irritating in more ways than one.... By Katie Saville3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Describing The Worst Days With Chronic Pain..."In my worst flares I can’t get comfortable, the pain is excruciating, and nothing works to make it." "My worst day I'm in bed.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments