FeaturedActive 4 days agoIf 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 journey with AxSpa. We invite you to share...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesTips & AdviceNewly DiagnosedCommunity Support
FeaturedActive 4 days ago How do you respond when someone unfamiliar with AxSpa questions your change of plans?Sometimes we might respond calmly; other times may be more defensive. Do you have a go-to response? Do you use it as a time to educate? Let's vent!...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesFriends & FamilyMisunderstood Tips & Advice
Active todayHow do you stay grounded during stressful times?The link between stress and the inflammatory response means it’s crucial to find ways to destress in stressful times. Share your best tips for staying grounded when life gets overwhelming...Reactions 0 reactions Comments27 repliesCopingMental HealthFlare Management
Active todayWas it brain fog?I’ve commented previously about brain fog and here I am again. Preface: Since last October I have taken part in a preparatory class to become a member of the Catholic...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 replies
Active 2 days agoWhat are your tips for preparing for a visit with your doctor? Share your best tips for preparing for a doctor's visit when dealing with AS/AxSpa. Whether it's gathering medical history, noting down symptoms, or bringing up concerns, your insights can help...Reactions 0 reactions Comments24 repliesTips & AdviceHealthcare TeamCommunity Support
Active 3 days agoWhat does a flare look like for you?Hello. I am going through the process of testing for a possible diagnosis. I had previously been diagnosed with RA due to blood test results but have never really had...Reactions 0 reactions Comments16 replies
Active 3 days agoHow 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. What items or methods do you use to...Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 repliesCopingAssistive DevicesComplimentary Treatment
Active 3 days agoTips for a Better Sleep Sleep is a crucial aspect of managing AS/AxSpa, yet many of us face sleep troubles due to pain and discomfort. Let's discuss how AS/AxSpa affects your sleep patterns and share...Reactions 0 reactions Comments25 repliesInsomniaPainsomnia Sleep
Active 3 days agoWhat helps you through a flare up? What do you do to help yourself during a flare up? Rest and heat are my best friends during a flare....Reactions 0 reactions Comments51 repliesFatigue SymptomsFlares
Active 3 days agoFamily history Hi everyone I know we all have our different views on biology medicine and would never tell anyone or expect anyone to tell me what to do. I live in...Reactions 0 reactions Comments39 repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis
Active 3 days agoWhat symptoms of AS do you experience? Chronic, long-term back pain is one of the most commonly reported health problems in the United States. Not surprisingly, back pain is also the most reported symptom by people living...Reactions 0 reactions Comments103 repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisAxial Spondyloarthritis Symptoms