A Long Time in Pain with No DiagnosisI'm a 26-year-old female. I work as a Physical Therapist Assistant for an outpatient orthopedic clinic at a physician-owned medical group. My...reactions15comments
I Love Memory FoamYes. I truly loved the day I discovered memory foam. It was years ago, however, I remember it like it was yesterday...reactions3comments
AS Ruined My Life. Now trying to get it back together.I'm not a native English speaker. Please forgive my mistakes! I've been mistreated so many times with "professional" help, so I would...reactions3comments
My Life Changed Seemingly OvernightI don't tell my AS story very often. It seems so long to me and I never know if anybody really wants...reactionscomments
My AS & Chronic Pain Journey: Still StrugglingI have had chronic side joint, lower back, knees, heel and hip pain for over 6 years now. I was finally diagnosed...reactions3comments
Ankylosing Spondylitis SucksMy story started with being diagnosed with fibromyalgia in my early 20s and then with AS at 29. Both are awful and...reactions6comments
Happy I Have a DiagnosisI was finally diagnosed at the age of 49 after suffering for many years. Each year my symptoms would get worse until...reactions5comments
Canceled DreamsI had just given birth to a healthy 8 pound baby boy, unknowing that I was waking up a health demon! It...reactions4comments
44 Years To DiagnosisI had my first low back pain “attack” at 14. Doctors gave me pain meds, muscle relaxers and said go home and...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...reactions1comment
I Was A Mystery PatientI was my doctor's mystery patient for a total of seventeen months or longer. Here is my story before I got diagnosed...reactionscomments
PIP HellI tried 3x times to get PIP. It's pure hell, embarrassing, and demeaning from having a solicitor with me who went back...reactions8comments
Preparation for Spine SurgeryWe know in life, there is a prepping stage for all things. The same holds true for surgery. I am in that...reactions6comments
Stay Strong, AS WarriorsWhat is Ankylosing spondylitis? If you Google it, the definition states, "An inflammatory arthritis affecting the spine and large joints. The condition...reactions6comments
Ankylosing Spondylitis: Chronic Pain and Chronic FatigueI had a few symptoms before I even knew I had AS. All these things that led up to where I currently...reactions3comments
The Day My Life Changed in 3 HoursOn the 3rd of June 2016, I was having my 2 days off. I went to the beach and that same evening...reactions3comments
Recovered From This CurseI'm Neel Gala, and I got AS in October 2021. I had a worse experience with AS. I changed 13 different doctors...reactions2comments
BewareI've taken a number of falls, but none ever seriously. But, I am unable to lift myself from the floor. Each time...reactions1comment
Falling, again!To my sisters and brothers who comprise the warriors here, I thought I would share my latest story. I have had ankylosing...reactions12comments
AS and RA Won't WinI was a child with birth defects. My mom and dad chose me over the doctor's recommendation to let the state take...reactions2comments
