Thank you! So far my hunch has been correct. I struggle to do everyday activities also.
My life had drastically changed and I try very hard not to let it get me down. Of course, sometimes it does. Especially when ina flare.
It is so nice to talk to people that understand.
Gentle hugs to you all! 🤗

Had symptoms and spinal issues in 1971 (11yrs old) that couldn't be diagnosed. One doctor offered the disability in 2003 after a couple knee joint surgeries, I continued to work until daily falls made it impossible. I went on disability in 2010, and unknown underlying disease was not known. Finally in 2015, a diagnosis of AS began some treatment that helped.

Hope you find support from medical staff. It might take awhile. So, glad you're here to learn and find support!

I am unable to work and have been disabled since 2016. Though I have both AS and Peripheral AS. As well as Idiopathic Small Fiber Sensory Neuropathy, Crohn's, and Scoliosis amongst some other things. I became disabled at the age of 31.

I just went on short term disability a month ago. I thought I read that 90 percent have to stop working at some point. Don't know for sure.

I could not work now but I'm 76. However, AS is a diagnosis for disability. If it were me, I'd apply immediately.