61 Year Old Female with Ankylosing SpondylitisI was diagnosed 2 years ago after suffering from a back ache. I take meds for it but they do not always help. The pain goes from the middle of...reactionscomments
My Long Time Pains with Ankylosing SpondylitisI was diagnosed when I was 18, a looong time ago. I've had symptoms in my eyes, chest, back, neck and arms. Flare-ups are always different. I have tried numerous...reactionscomments
Newly diagnosed with ASWhen I was about 15 years old I went to an orthopedic doctor who told me that when I reach 35 years old I'll end up in a wheelchair. I...reactions1comment
It Has a Name: PsA and ASAs a child, I was unable to walk for a time due to hip, SI joint pain, pain in the lower spine. I would combat crawl vs enduring the pain...reactions1comment
OuchThe pain is too much, I can’t live like this no more. No one can help, doctors can’t figure out what’s wrong, bridge jumping time, bye... Who remembers saying that?...reactions7comments
Can't Take Much More Bouncing From Doctor to DoctorI am a 52-year-old male with a colored history of medical issues. I'm number 4 in a family of 6 males and I seemed to be the one with all...reactions1comment
Beginning My Journey with Ankylosing Spondylitis and Chronic PainI am a 60-year-old man. I have been looking for answers to all the pain I have been having for the last 2 years. My rheumatologist who I have met...reactions2comments
My Medical JourneyIt's been a long, trying, and difficult journey. I'm still searching for answers. Since I was young, I always had a bad immune system. So, I would catch everything, mostly...reactions2comments
Ivey’s AS StoryI was always extremely energetic until I moved to college at the age of 19. I began to lose all of my energy and pain in my hips started to...reactions1comment
Diagnosed. Then, Not?A respected rheumatologist in FL diagnosed me with this disease after extensive testing. Then, a year later, I was transferred to another doctor due to insurance. That specialist said he...reactions3comments
My Story: Multiple DiagnosesI was just diagnosed at 43. I have a long list of autoimmune diseases. Now this!?! Extreme back pain. Praying the RFA gives me some relief. I’m open to any...reactions1comment
Aggravated AS StoryI was 50 years old when diagnosed. I am and have always been very active with my family and in my community. I was also fired from my job of...reactions1comment
Ankylosing Spondylitis: Finding the Right Treatment for MeHi, I’m Becky and I'm 48 yrs old. I was diagnosed with AS in 2018. I have tried Humira and Cimzia but they didn’t help. Now my rheumatologist has me...reactions3comments
Mysterious Chronic Pain Throughout My TeensMy name is Étáin, I am a 22-year-old woman from Ireland. I have been living with symptoms of AS for well over 10 years and was only diagnosed at the...reactions1comment
Lupus PatientHi, I'm Cilla, I have Lupus and a bunch of other autoimmune diseases. I'm glad to join your group and am learning more about all these diseases. Hope you all...reactions3comments
My Long and Continuing JourneyHi. I'm 45 years old and I have been dealing with lower back pain since I was 14 or so. I remember going to the chiropractor as a teenager several...reactions2comments
Leia's StoryWell, I've had sciatic nerve problems since 96, after I delivered my son. I went to see my doctor and was told I had this disease. I was tested and...reactions3comments
Hi There - This is My StoryWow. I am not sure where to even begin. I’ve been “lurking” on here for some time. Gaining confidence to post & make my story public knowledge. So I’ll just...reactions2comments
AS and the MilitaryBeen living with AS since my time in the USArmy. It started with a sharp pain in my left ankle. I hobbled around and went on sick call with them...reactions5comments
