Mourning My Former AthleticismReceiving an AxSpA diagnosis can come with a flurry of emotions, both good and bad. I received my diagnosis before my senior year of college and what was supposed to... By Pamela White2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Balancing Mental Health With AxSpALiving with the chronic pain of AxSpA can make you exhausted, sometimes to the point of depression. It can even make you anxious when you aren’t able to complete tasks... By Pamela White2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Building a Care TeamBeing chronically ill means that doctor’s appointments are routine and frequent. It also likely means you have several different types of doctors you see. Finding and building a care team... By Pamela White2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Major Surgery With AxSpAAfter a diagnosis of a chronic condition that degrades your joints over time, it isn’t surprising you may eventually need surgery. But grappling with surgery and recovery with a condition... By Pamela White2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Non-Radiographic AxSpa and Spinal InjuriesOne of the hardest things to deal with when living with axial spondyloarthritis is determining the source of pain and whether to push through it or ask your doctor. This... By Pamela White3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
My nr-AxSpa Biologic Journey: Part TwoEditor's note: Read part one of Pamela's journey here. The next step in my biologic journey was Cimzia. First, the bad news: the only approved version of this medication for... By Pamela White2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
My nr-AxSpa Biologic Journey: Part OneSince being diagnosed with non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis in 2018, I have tried four separate biologics at various times. I am telling you about my experience with these biologics not to... By Pamela White3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments