Mobility Aids Are FreedomMany people use mobility aids. These include canes, crutches, walkers/rollators, wheelchairs, etc. They are common things you can come across every day. I use my cane a lot when I...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
My Achilles Heel Is Literally My Achilles HeelAn aspect of AS that is often overlooked is foot pain. AS can cause a lot of pain in the foot, especially the heel. One of the symptoms I did...Reactions0reactionsComments19 comments
Struggles With SleepPain makes it difficult for me to fall asleep. While I've tried to improve my sleep hygiene and use pain management techniques before going to sleep, the struggle to sleep...Reactions0reactionsComments15 repliesInsomniaSleep
Caring for Pets When DisabledFinding out I have ankylosing spondylitis was terrifying because I had no idea how it would affect my life. I lost friends and couldn't go to school anymore. It became...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Disabled SummerSummer is the season for going out and having fun. As children, summer break couldn't come fast enough. We just couldn't wait to hang out with friends. The possibilities were...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Time Slowed Down When I Became Chronically IllMy birthday was a couple of days ago and it got me thinking about the passage of time. Specifically, how it has slowed down for me ever since I got...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Young and DisabledI first began showing symptoms of Ankylosing Spondylitis when I was 16 years old. I was officially diagnosed with AS three years later. While the diagnosis offered relief, it started...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
