FeaturedOverdoing I'm somewhat out of the sling after my two weeks post-op checkup at the surgeon's office. So, of course, I wound up overdoing it this weekend (not that I did...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesCopingSurgery
FeaturedAnyone Use an Inversion Table?I have an inversion table. Anyone use one with success? My doc told me after I got it that she didn’t think it was a good idea. Same with the...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
Active todayHow do you describe your pain (or: is this level of pain possible?) 😭Hi, folks! I'm new to this community, and I searched for an discussion like this one and I didn't find it, so I'm trying to start one 😊 First of...Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 repliesCopingFlares Symptoms
Active todayFriday FrustrationsIt's the end of the work week! Feel free to let out your frustrations from the week to help make the weekend a little lighter. *Please remain respectful and supportive...Reactions 0 reactions Comments12 repliesAwarenessCoping
Active todayWhat Part of the World are you From?Hello everyone! We have an amazing community here and I thought it would be a good idea for us to share what part of the world we are from! My...Reactions 0 reactions Comments78 repliesAwareness
Active yesterdayDoctors dismissing me !!Hi I’m new here, and have been through some major changes,4 yrs ago diagnosed with grade 3 breast cancer after my op and radiotherapy ect I was put on letrozol...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesCaregiving
FeaturedActive yesterdayAre 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 Comments256 replies
Active yesterdayHow do others cope with pain?Been recently diagnosed with AS. I used to be a full time support worker for the elderly until my symptoms flared and left me in bed the past 7 months...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesCopingMental HealthNewly Diagnosed
Active yesterdayMattress recommendations for AS suffererHi, I have AS and Osteoporosis and I am really struggling with morning pain which is way more than I normally suffer with and wondered if changing my current mattress...Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 repliesCopingTips & Advice
Active yesterdayFailed SIJ steroid injectionsHello! I received my first SIJ steroid injections 21 March, and, to be honest, fully expected to feel some relief, at least a couple days post-injections. Not the case, however...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesAlternative TreatmentFlares Treatment
Active 4 days agoIs It AS or RA?Just wondering how to know if it’s as or ra, been diagnosed with ra seronegative but also positive for the HLA-B27 antigen. Been in pain for years, back and joints...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
AS, Medication and Income ProtectionHi everyone, there's a few question in here so would really appreciate if you can read and respond to any parts that resonate with you. I haven't really reached out...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis Insurance & DisabilityTreatment
