Getting Back in Touch With My BodyI’d suffered from the pain of AS for years when I began to notice how disconnected I was from my body. Everyone told me how important it was to exercise... By Anne-Marie Raymond2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
When it Comes to Pain, How Much is Too Much?As a health coach who specializes in axial spondyloarthritis I often find myself talking with people about their experience of pain. Unsurprisingly, it’s the most common topic that comes up... By Anne-Marie Raymond2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
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 stomach. Over the weeks and months that followed... By Anne-Marie Raymond2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
The Value of a Getting a DiagnosisGetting told I had axial spondyloarthritis filled me with two big emotions: fear and relief. I didn’t want to be told I had an incurable, progressive disease. If I’m honest... By Anne-Marie Raymond2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Five Things I Learned About Dietary Change for ASGluten-free, paleo, dairy-free, nightshade-free, starch-free, GAPS...if there’s a diet recommended for AS, I’ve probably tried it. Soon after diagnosis I set off down the dietary modification track in search of... By Anne-Marie Raymond3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
How a Proud Person Learned to Ask for HelpI’ve always tried to be someone you can count on when the chips are down. It brings me joy to offer help and support to others, whether it’s dropping off... By Anne-Marie Raymond2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Experiments While I’m Waiting for a CureDo you remember the first question you asked when you were told you had AS? For me it was immediate - “Is there a cure?” I remember the kindly face... By Anne-Marie Raymond2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
The Upside of Getting a DiagnosisThe night I found out I had AS is permanently imprinted on my mind. I was working late supervising a new team member and saw the doctor’s number come up... By Anne-Marie Raymond3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
There’s No "One Size Fits All" With Axial SpondyloarthritisIf you and I were to sit down and compare notes about our health we would probably have much in common. I’m guessing we both have either a confirmed or... By Anne-Marie Raymond2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
How Seeing My Symptoms Differently Changed EverythingI remember when I found out I had an autoimmune disease. Learning my body had begun to attack itself was a strange moment for me. I couldn’t get a particular... By Anne-Marie Raymond3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments