FeaturedWhen did you know it was time to start a biologic?Hello everyone. I just met with my new rheumatologist for the first time today after my family physician diagnosed me with Ankylosing Spondylitis about 2 months ago. I only met...Reactions 0 reactions Comments19 repliesTreatmentTips & Advice
FeaturedActive 5 days agoWellbutrin I recently read that Wellbutrin has the ability to lower TNF-alpha and possesses anti-inflammatory properties. Just wondering if anyone has tried Wellbutrin for their AS...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesAlternative Treatment
Active todayTanning beds - does anyone else have experience with them?Yes, I'm well aware that they are not recommended. I have no intention to convince someone that this helps. However, after really struggling for the past few months, I was...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesAlternative TreatmentFatigue Depression
Active todayBiologics treatment for both AS and UveitisHi, I’m pretty new to the community, but have found it to be extremely helpful already. Lots of great info on here! I was diagnosed with AS about 12 years...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesTreatmentSide EffectsAxial Spondyloarthritis
Active todayAS and FibroAnyone have both AS and fibromyalgia? Tips on managing Fibromyalgia would be warmly welcomed...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesTips & Advice
FeaturedActive todayAre you HLA-B27 positive or negative?I think its important to highlight that not everyone with AS is HLA-B27 positive. Let me know if you are positive or negative...Reactions 0 reactions Comments141 replies
Active todayDo you work? I've been out of work for the past year. My illness benefit has stopped and I am waiting for my disability allowance to start but it will take months. I...Reactions 0 reactions Comments11 repliesWork Accommodations Tips & AdviceWork & Employment
Active todayHow Do You Spend Your Weekends?After a long tiring week, us with chronic illness probably welcome a 2 day break more than most. I was wondering what you guys do at the weekend to recharge...Reactions 0 reactions Comments13 repliesTips & Advice
Active yesterdayi can't be the only one in this situation- so wondering what others doI was diagnosed with both RA and hlab27+ AS- when diagnosed, I was put on methotrexate, sulfasalazine, something with a P- then advanced to Humira- it did work for 11...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesAlternative TreatmentAxial Spondyloarthritis Cost
Active 6 days agoHow do I know if I have ankylosing spondylitis? Many people in our community come here looking for answers. Most of us here know what that feels like. What were some of symptoms that lead you to seek...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
FeaturedTell us you have AS without saying you have AS....Alright, let's try out this trend. Tell me you have AS without saying you have AS...Reactions 0 reactions Comments13 repliesCopingAwarenessMisunderstood
