Life Lessons from Ali's Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad DayIt was a Monday morning the week before my 40th birthday. I woke up around 5:45 am, put on my robe, and...reactions9comments
My First (And Only) Experience With HumiraIn late 2017, I was prescribed Humira, an immunosuppressant delivered to my home in a Styrofoam crate accompanied by many colorful pamphlets...reactions4comments
Deciding to Have Children With Ankylosing SpondylitisI was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis the year before I became pregnant. At the time, I was living in the Chicago area...reactions4comments
5 Ways Minimalism Helps Keep My AS Symptoms in RemissionIn 2016, I was overworked, underpaid, and burning the candle at all ends. Every day, I’d wake up before 5am for my...reactions7comments
5 Ways We Can Reduce the Impact of our AS SymptomsSo, you’ve been diagnosed with AS. You’ve had all the x-rays, the MRIs, and the bloodwork. You’ve endured poking, prodding, and you’ve...reactions5comments
How Changing My Diet Sent My AS Into RemissionEditor's note: Please check with trusted doctor, dietician, and/or healthcare provider before beginning any significant dietary changes. In early 2017, dissatisfied with...reactions1comment
Due to AS Symptoms, I Chose to Quit My JobI was diagnosed with AS while I was an English teacher. From 2009-2017, I had the great privilege of teaching high school...reactions5comments
The Blame GameI was diagnosed with AS in 2016, but I was managing a vast spectrum of pain since 2011. My symptoms included intermittent...reactions2comments
