FeaturedActive todayOverdoing 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 Comments1 repliesCopingSurgery
FeaturedActive todayAnyone 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 Comments0 replies
Active todayStarting biologics?Hi all, I was diagnosed with AS over the summer and have tried NSAIDs, PT, Ibuprofen, etc. and I'm still not finding much relief from the stiffness and back pain...Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 repliesTips & AdviceTreatment
Active todayMultiple tendonitis sites Hello all, I’ve recently been diagnosed with AS having experienced back pain in the SI Joint area for several years (I know this is a relatively fast diagnosis compared to...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 replies
FeaturedActive todayUsing a Wheelchair?I may be buying a wheelchair tomorrow to use for longer family outings and I'm semi-conflicted about the idea. On one hand, I feel like I need to work as...Reactions 0 reactions Comments26 repliesCopingExerciseFatigue
Active yesterdayHow did your A.S diagnosis affect you?I had an idea that I might have A.S through my own research when doctors wouldn't help me. When I actually put A.S out of my mind and decided not...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesCopingDiagnosisNewly Diagnosed
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 Comments181 replies
Active yesterdayPain/Symptoms/Diet in ASMy sis has spondylitis but as I have read spondylitis mostly shows low back pain and posture problems. Is it common to have shoulder, rib, neck, clavicle problem in ankylosis...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesAwarenessCaregiving
Active 6 days agoAbdominal painI’ve had abdominal pain for several days now. It was pretty bad but now it’s not as acute. I also have IBD and a severe hiatal hernia. Is the stomach...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Active 6 days agoWhere do I go to get answers about my ASI don't know what type of doctor to go to about my AS and other autoimmune problems. My rhumey released from his care because I can't take a biologic. I'm...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesResearch & Clinical Trials
