Autumn and the Seasonal Shift of SymptomsFall is by far my favorite time of year, especially when living in a place with prime foliage. The few weeks at...reactions4comments
Supporting a Partner with AxSpA Vol. 2 - Advice for OthersThis is volume 2 in a series of articles focusing on supporting loved ones with axial spondyloarthritis. The advice I would give...reactions2comments
Everyday Thoughts and My Chronic IllnessWhen it can affect every aspect of your day-to-day life, there’s no forgetting about a chronic illness. After I was first diagnosed...reactions5comments
Dealing With a Chronically Ill and Changing BodyWhen we talk about ourselves (and other people), we often reference character qualities as if they’re immutable and innate. We have expectations...reactions1comment
Traveling With Axial SpondyloarthritisNow that warmer weather is here, I find myself daydreaming about all the places I hope to visit this summer. I recently...reactionscomments
How Life Has Changed - A Partner's PerspectiveWe talk so much about how our personal lives have changed with axial spondyloarthritis, but it occurred to me recently that my...reactions1comment
On NSAID Use and Their Side EffectsMine is a common story. My lower back symptoms began when I was a teenager but I wasn’t diagnosed with axial spondyloarthritis...reactions5comments
The Therapeutic Effects of Sharing Your AxSpA StoryWhen I was first diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis, a form of axial spondyloarthritis, I wasn’t sure how to talk about my experience...reactions1comment
Heat Therapy for Joint PainSpending an hour soaking in a nice hot bubble bath with a good book is one of my favorite ways to relax...reactions2comments
My Post-Diagnosis Mixed Bag of EmotionsI’ve recently hit the five year anniversary of my axial spondyloarthritis diagnosis. For some reason, this otherwise random milestone has me reflecting...reactions1comment
Mornings with Axial Spondyloarthritis: Waking Up in PainI never was an early riser. As a teenager, I could easily sleep til noon on the weekends without concern that I...reactionscomments
My AS, Five Years From DiagnosisUnlike many stories that I’ve read, I do not remember the day I was diagnosed. Not really. That period of my life...reactions3comments
A Holiday Season Like No OtherThe holidays are a time for family, for gathering and catching-up and enjoying the company of our loved ones. Living away from...reactionscomments
My Recent Experience Navigating the U.S. Healthcare SystemThere are so many issues with our healthcare system in the U.S. that I could write a book. In fact, I’m sure...reactionscomments
A Weekend Hike and the Painful AftermathI thoroughly enjoy hiking--it’s one of my favorite weekend and after-work activities. Hiking means my joints get some much-needed movement, my body...reactions3comments
Finding a New Normal with AS2020 has been an interesting year, to say the least. The COVID-19 pandemic prompted a global response and altered the day-to-day lives...reactions1comment
Specialist Access in Medically Underserved CommunitiesLooking back, I now know how fortunate I’ve been when it comes to healthcare access. When I was younger, I didn’t spend...reactions1comment
