Doing Better With ASDoing things can be difficult when you’ve got axial spondyloarthritis and fibromyalgia. Motivation is nothing compared to pain and fatigue. No matter...reactions1comment
My Experience Getting Infliximab InfusionsI get inflixmab infusions (under the brand name Inflectra) every four weeks. Inflectra is a biosimilar of Remicade. I get 6 vials...reactions3comments
Applying for Disability BenefitsI've had axial spondyloarthritis and fibromyalgia for about four years now. Well, that's when I was diagnosed. In truth, I've probably had...reactions1comment
A Year of PhysiotherapyI went to physiotherapy from February 2022 to February 2023. Prior to starting physio, I was unable to be active. I could...reactions2comments
Adapting to Life with Ankylosing Spondylitis and FibromyalgiaLiving with ankylosing spondylitis and fibromyalgia is hard. It means being in pain and tired constantly. The never ending pain and fatigue...reactions2comments
Having a Parent Care for MeI was 21 years old when my AS started getting bad. It's been almost two years since my condition has worsened. I've...reactions6comments
The Crushing Weight of Fatigue with ASOf all the ankylosing spondylitis and fibromyalgia symptoms I experience daily, fatigue is one of the worst. For me, coping with ankylosing...reactions17comments
Showering With Ankylosing SpondylitisOne of the things I struggle most with due to ankylosing spondylitis and fibromyalgia is taking a shower. What used to be...reactions33comments
Starting Physical TherapySince February 2022, I have been going to physiotherapy (physical therapy) once a week or every two weeks. My family doctor recommended...reactions6comments
Do different seasons bring on different symptoms?For me, winter causes more lumbar, SI joints, and peripheral joint pain, whereas summer causes more fatigue, brain fog, and muscle pain...reactions38repliesSymptomsWeather
Getting My Driver's License With Ankylosing SpondylitisI got my license this month! After 7 years of constantly failing tests, I finally did it. Driving is not for everyone...reactions4comments
Less is More with ASSince getting diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis (AS), I've learned that it is better to undershoot than overshoot. Living in a capitalistic society...reactions3comments
Nerve Block Injections for ASI have been getting biologic infusions every month for almost 2 years. While it reduces inflammation and slows down fusion, it doesn't...reactions9comments
Having AS and Fibromyalgia in a RelationshipRecently, I have been thinking about my relationship with my partner. Specifically, I'm thinking about how having AS and fibromyalgia has affected...reactions9comments
New Year's Resolution: AxSpA EditionMy resolution this year is two-fold: to be kinder to myself and let go of expectations. Oftentimes I am very hard on...reactions6comments
My Experience With Accessible Transportation ServicesThere is an accessible transportation service in Ontario called TransHelp. Many disabled and elderly people use it. For a reduced fair, eligible...reactions4comments
Impact of AS on SchoolI am currently a university student but first started experiencing AS symptoms during high school. Being a student is hard enough, but...reactions7comments
Pain and SleeplessnessI’ll be honest, I’ve always had some trouble sleeping. As a kid it would take me several hours to fall asleep, but...reactions2comments
COVID-19 Vaccine And Flare-UpsAs someone living with AxSpA, I've had several flare-ups in my life. Some last for a couple of days, others last for...reactions5comments
Am I Really Disabled?I am in my early twenties and people are often skeptical when I tell them that I am disabled. In their eyes...reactions6comments
