Why Advocating for Yourself Feels Difficult, Especially With FamilyFor those grappling with Axial Spondyloarthritis (axSpA), moments with family can quickly become challenging encounters that leave us frustrated and misunderstood. I vividly recall a recent holiday visit with my... By Tomesha Campbell2 min readBookmark for later
From Pet to Partner: How My Dog Helps Me Navigate Life With ASIt wasn’t my idea to get a dog. My 9 year old daughter was obsessed. I can’t tell you how many times a day she would tell us she wanted... By Anne-Marie Raymond3 min readBookmark for later
The Perfect Solution for Managing AxSpa: Trial and ErrorThe perfect solution does not exist. But, please keep reading. Every morning I wake up not having any idea what kind of day I am going to have. Sure, I... By Jed Finley5 min readBookmark for later
Why Advocating for Yourself Feels Difficult, Especially With FamilyFor those grappling with Axial Spondyloarthritis (axSpA), moments with family can quickly become challenging encounters that leave us frustrated and misunderstood. I vividly recall a recent holiday visit with my... By Tomesha Campbell2 min readBookmark for later
From Pet to Partner: How My Dog Helps Me Navigate Life With ASIt wasn’t my idea to get a dog. My 9 year old daughter was obsessed. I can’t tell you how many times a day she would tell us she wanted... By Anne-Marie Raymond3 min readBookmark for later
The Perfect Solution for Managing AxSpa: Trial and ErrorThe perfect solution does not exist. But, please keep reading. Every morning I wake up not having any idea what kind of day I am going to have. Sure, I... By Jed Finley5 min readBookmark for later
Why Advocating for Yourself Feels Difficult, Especially With FamilyFor those grappling with Axial Spondyloarthritis (axSpA), moments with family can quickly become challenging encounters that leave us frustrated and misunderstood. I vividly recall a recent holiday visit with my... By Tomesha Campbell2 min readBookmark for later
From Pet to Partner: How My Dog Helps Me Navigate Life With ASIt wasn’t my idea to get a dog. My 9 year old daughter was obsessed. I can’t tell you how many times a day she would tell us she wanted... By Anne-Marie Raymond3 min readBookmark for later
The Perfect Solution for Managing AxSpa: Trial and ErrorThe perfect solution does not exist. But, please keep reading. Every morning I wake up not having any idea what kind of day I am going to have. Sure, I... By Jed Finley5 min readBookmark for later
Learning to Manage AxSpa is a MarathonThey say “Life is a marathon, not a sprint.” The meaning is that we shouldn’t get hung up on the little events we experience. Life goes on for a long... By Jed Finley3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Health Professionals I’ve Added to My AS TeamOver the years I’ve visited a number of different health professionals to help me manage my axial spondyloarthritis. Some have not proven helpful for me personally (both chiropractic and osteopathic... By Anne-Marie Raymond2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
I Am Not My DiseaseThere have been, are, and will be days when the pain feels absolutely bone-shattering and soul-crushing. Trying to control the pain is like being in quicksand - the more one...Bookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
How do you stay comfortable when you're uncomfortable?If you suffer from AS, then you probably know the struggle of always trying to make yourself comfortable in almost every situation. What items or methods do you use to...Bookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 replies