Trying to stay positive despite this illnessHello new friends! Thanks for reading and being here! I was diagnosed with AS April 2020 and it's definitely been a life changer. Everything started in January of last year...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis Fatigue Flares
Fusion I have full fusion in my neck area. I have no mobility in that area— up or down, left or right, side to side. I have lost 4 - 5...Reactions 0 reactions Comments15 repliesExerciseFatigue Tips & Advice
What 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 Comments43 repliesFatigue Flares Symptoms
FeaturedUsing 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
Mental health Hello I’m new here as you can likely tell by my post . Thanks for adding me to this group . Since after neck injury in 1997 I have lived...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesDepressionFatigue Healthcare Team
Wheelchairs at Amusement ParksHey y'all, So I am heading to an amusement park this weekend and I have a question. I've had Ankylosing Spondylitis for over 5 years now and have occasionally used...Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 repliesFatigue Tips & AdviceTravel
Dismissive doctorsHas anyone else tried to explain the severity of symptoms like severe fatigue and pain to their doctor, and were having trouble being able to work, and were met with...Reactions 0 reactions Comments12 repliesFatigue SymptomsWork & Employment
How do you manage your fatigue? Through prompts and polls, you've told us that fatigue is your most prevalent symptom other than pain and stiffness. How do you manage your fatigue...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesFatigue SymptomsTips & Advice
Tanning 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 Comments3 repliesAlternative TreatmentFatigue Depression
FeaturedIt's a new month! For me, January was an awful month. I had a big flare-up that lasted weeks. Now that I've come out of that flare-up it's time to work on me. I...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesCopingFatigue Flares
