The Lies I Told Myself Before DiagnosisIt’s roughly twenty years since I first noticed my symptoms. Eight years later I would finally hear them referred to as clear...reactions13comments
The Verdict in My Low Dose Naltrexone ExperimentIt’s been just over two years since I started taking Low Dose Naltrexone to help manage my AS. LDN is a somewhat...reactions17comments
Symptoms of AS Your Doctor Probably Doesn’t Talk AboutAxial spondyloarthritis impacts my life in a lot of different ways. Not all of the symptoms I experience are obvious to others...reactions14comments
The Powerful Synergy of Lifestyle Change and Medical TreatmentThere often seem to be two opposing camps in managing AS: adopt a healthy lifestyle or take the conventional medical approach. As...reactionscomments
Finding Balance in Managing My ASWhen it comes to life lessons, it would seem I prefer to learn them the hard way! This was certainly the case...reactions3comments
Gut Healing Strategies I Use to Help Manage Axial SpondyloarthritisWorking as a health coach, I often find myself talking with people about improving the health of their gut. I’ve been focussed...reactions16comments
Food Swaps: How Dietary Changes Worked To Reduce My SymptomsChanging my diet has been a game-changer for me in reducing the painful inflammation of axial spondyloarthritis (axSpa). Ten years ago I...reactions6comments
Five Things I Learned About Dietary Change for Ankylosing SpondylitisGluten-free, paleo, dairy-free, nightshade-free, starch-free, GAPS...if there’s a diet recommended for ankylosing spondylitis, I’ve probably tried it. Soon after my diagnosis, I...reactions3comments
How I Found a Balance Between Conventional and Natural TreatmentI was newly diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis and still celebrating freedom from pain when I noticed the first signs something affecting my...reactions3comments
How Working On My General Health Helped My SymptomsThere’s a certain hopeless finality in being told you have a disease with no cure. I didn’t for a moment question the...reactions5comments
Grief and Chronic IllnessWe most commonly associate the term grief with death. It’s used to describe the emotional state we experience when someone close to...reactions3comments
Awake in the Dark: Navigating Nighttime Pain With Axial SpondyloarthritisBroken sleep and nighttime pain are challenging aspects of living with AS. Over time I’ve developed some strategies that help me manage...reactions24comments
Investing in Tools That Help Make Life Easier With ASSomeone once told me to never skimp when buying the tools you’ll use the most. This has taken on a new meaning...reactions16comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions3comments
Reminders For Days When I Haven’t SleptTyped into the notes section of my phone are a collection of messages that no one sees but me. I think of...reactions5comments
The Downside of Covering Up How I FeelI don’t like looking sick. On days when I’m battling the pain or fatigue of AS it makes me feel better to...reactions6comments
How I Use NSAIDs to Manage AS SymptomsLike most people, the first medication I was prescribed when first diagnosed with AS was a course of anti-inflammatories. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs...reactions1comment
Why I’m Not on a BiologicThere’s a conversation my rheumatologist and I have on replay at every appointment I attend. It starts with my doctor sharing the...reactions5comments
Another Winter With AxSpaHere in Australia we’re leaving the cold weather behind and enjoying the spring. At this time I’m once again conscious of all...reactions1comment
