Active 4 days agoHow do you tell the difference?I found out this past year, after suffering for 30+ years, that I was autoimmune and had Sjorgen's and psoriatic arthritis. My rheumatologist said that because I had been surgically...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis Misunderstood Newly Diagnosed
How 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 Comments5 repliesCopingDiagnosisNewly Diagnosed
Spondy Pain, or just.. pain?Just a tad about me -> I was diagnosed with Spondy in March (after a good long journey), and have been taking weekly anti-tnf injections (etanercept) since may. Through June...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesFlares Newly Diagnosed Symptoms
Just starting down this roadMy rheumatologist said he thinks I have AS and Lupus. I was hlab27 negative so I don’t k ow what he is going to say when I see him this...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesCopingNewly Diagnosed
Currently getting diagnosedHello, first post here.. I'm 32 w/ family history of AS and I've been putting off going to the rheumatologist for years. My Dad has severe AS ever since I...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesDiagnosisExerciseNewly Diagnosed
newly diagnosed but in severe ankle pain for monthsI have just been recently diagnosed AS/bamboo spine (90 to 95% they tell me) but I’ve been in extreme pain since January. I’ve just taken Humira 2nd dose and it...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesNewly Diagnosed CopingTreatment
newly diagnosedI was just recently diagnosed with AS so I have lots of questions. Here is a quick synopsis: I am a 60 year old female. Have been active and a...Reactions 0 reactions Comments11 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Humair infusionsRecently diagnosed with advanced AS. Starting Humair infusions next week. Wondering what to expect with this treatment and interested in others experiences. Ive gone to a no dairy, no red...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesDiagnosisNewly Diagnosed Treatment
Just been diagnosed! Hi All I have been reading your discussions the past while as I have been waiting to see my rheumatologist and I find them so helpful. I live in Ireland...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesNewly Diagnosed
New Diagnosis!I just got diagnosed.. What can I expect? Are there certain things you guys think I should make sure to ask the doctor? I know every patient case is different...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesTips & AdviceTreatmentNewly Diagnosed