FeaturedFlight tipsHi all I am due to go on holiday tomorrow and unfortunately I am dreading the long 11 hour flight and wondering if I will actually be able to enjoy...reactions6repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisTips & AdviceTravel
FeaturedIf you could send a message to your younger self, what would it say?Imagine if you could turn back the clock and offer guidance to your younger self, the person who first embarked on this journey with AxSpa. We invite you to share...reactions20repliesTips & AdviceNewly DiagnosedCommunity Support
Active todayTips for a Better Sleep Sleep is a crucial aspect of managing AS/AxSpa, yet many of us face sleep troubles due to pain and discomfort. Let's discuss how AS/AxSpa affects your sleep patterns and share...reactions65repliesInsomniaPainsomnia Sleep
Active todayNew AS diagnosis and lostHi. I recently have been diagnosed with AS. I don’t have another appt until April. However I was given Diclofenac as a pain killer and it does not work! Does...reactions5repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisCommunity SupportCoping
Active todayMarijuana for pain Does anyone know what strains of marijuana is best for pain...reactions1replyMedical MarijuanaCommunity Support
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!...reactions408replies
FeaturedActive todayWhat have you learned since your AxSpA diagnosis?Our community advocates have reflected on diagnosis anniversaries and shared how they celebrate "painiversaries." What have you learned about yourself and condition management since your AxSpA diagnosis?...reactions19replies
Active todayHow long did it take for you to be diagnosed?Let me know below how long it took between your symptoms starting and getting your diagnosis? I feel very lucky that I was diagnosed within a year of my symptoms...reactions25repliesDiagnosisNon-Radiographic Axial SpondyloarthritisTreatment
Active 6 days agoWhat nutrition or dietary changes have you made to manage AxSpA?Share with the community nutritional or dietary changes you've made since your axial spondyloarthritis diagnosis. Have you found recipes that have helped you feel better while managing AxSpA? Consider sharing...reactions14replies
Active 6 days agoHow to ask for breakthrough pain medsI’ve been on my current meds for several years. However I find it doesn’t last the entire time (6 hours) and for the first time I’m running out of meds...reactions1reply
Active 6 days agoHow Does the Changing Weather Impact Your AS/AxSpA?How does the changing weather impact your AS/AxSpA?...reactions18repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis Ankylosing SpondylitisWeather
💛 Happy Mother’s Day 💛Being a mom is already a full-time job. But doing it while managing Axial Spondyloarthritis? That’s a whole different kind of strength. Some days are tough. Some days your body...reactionsrepliesCoping