Welcome to the
Ankylosing Spondylitis Connect Group
Ankylosing Spondylitis
124 Members
This online group serves the members of our arthritis community who are living with Ankylosing Spondylitis and related conditions from across the country. We invite those who are looking for support, education, robust programming, expert speakers, and connection to join us and meet others who understand.
Live Yes! Connect Groups offer connections, education, and empowerment. Adults living with arthritis from across the country come together online for professional- and volunteer-led sessions on topics, as well as fun group activities.
We offer a place of understanding and encouragement for both people living with arthritis and their loved ones. Group participants become self-advocates, develop self-management skills, and learn how to not just survive life with arthritis but to thrive.
Upcoming Events
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Saturday, June 1st, 20243:00 PM ET1h 30m
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Virtual Event
- 11 people attending
Join us on Saturday, June 1st at 3 pm Eastern / 2 pm Central / 1 pm Mountain/ 12 pm Pacific for our next 90-minute event with a registered dietitian and fellow arthritis warrior, Cristina Montoya, RD
What you eat can be a powerful tool for living your best life with axSpA. During this interactive session, we’ll explore how nutrition and mindful eating may improve overall health, control inflammation, and boost energy. You’ll also learn about the best foods for axSpA, including dietary therapies to help manage gut health and related gastrointestinal disorders. Most importantly, get a chance to share your experiences, ask questions, and gain valuable insights in a supportive space. Register today!
After our presentation, there will be time to connect with others.
Friends, Family, and Care Partners are always welcome to join meetings.
We respect privacy and confidentiality and do not record our online meetings.
Registration is required to receive the Zoom link to participate via video or phone. Being on video is not required, nor having a Zoom account. A confirmation email will be sent upon registration with the Zoom link. If you do not receive the registration confirmation, please check your spam folder. Please plan to log in a few minutes early.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
- Event List
-
Saturday, June 1st, 20243:00 PM ET1h 30m
-
Virtual Event
- 11 people attending
Join us on Saturday, June 1st at 3 pm Eastern / 2 pm Central / 1 pm Mountain/ 12 pm Pacific for our next 90-minute event with a registered dietitian and fellow arthritis warrior, Cristina Montoya, RD
What you eat can be a powerful tool for living your best life with axSpA. During this interactive session, we’ll explore how nutrition and mindful eating may improve overall health, control inflammation, and boost energy. You’ll also learn about the best foods for axSpA, including dietary therapies to help manage gut health and related gastrointestinal disorders. Most importantly, get a chance to share your experiences, ask questions, and gain valuable insights in a supportive space. Register today!
After our presentation, there will be time to connect with others.
Friends, Family, and Care Partners are always welcome to join meetings.
We respect privacy and confidentiality and do not record our online meetings.
Registration is required to receive the Zoom link to participate via video or phone. Being on video is not required, nor having a Zoom account. A confirmation email will be sent upon registration with the Zoom link. If you do not receive the registration confirmation, please check your spam folder. Please plan to log in a few minutes early.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
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Members [124]
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Connect Group - National - Ankylosing Spondylitis
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My name is Andre, you love everyone in the group, I have ankylosing spondylitis - is there a cure with stem cells?
Good morning,
I am newly diagnosed with AS after a year of testing and progression of the disease. If anyone has any words of wisdom to share please do. I am still working on accepting and adjusting.
Thank you Jed. Next step we are changing my medication this month and I'm trying to motivate myself to get active!
My name is Andre, you love everyone in the group, I have ankylosing spondylitis - is there a cure with stem cells?
Lauren,
Welcome to the family! We deal with a lot, but our community is amazing!
Don't let the diagnosis get you down. You got diagnosed at a great time with all the possible treatment options we have to help us stay mobile and slow disease progression.
There are so many people with AS who live very active lives. It affects everyone differently, so trust me, AS is not the end lof the road.
Feel free to reach out any time you have a question or need someone to talk to.
We are here to help!
Welcome to the family!
Jed (Group Facilitator)