Advocates Sharing With Advocates: René and James Chat About a "New Normal"In my last article I interviewed Health Union advocate James Hollens. This is the continuation of that interview. Because we all have...reactions3comments
My AxSpa JourneyI have lived with this condition for 30 years now. And I can say it has been a true rollercoaster ride for...reactions1comment
Advocates Sharing With Advocates: René Interviews JamesOne thing that became extremely clear to me since I have joined the community is the difference in how everybody experiences AS...reactions4comments
My Experience With BiologicsI have been using biologics for 14 years now. Never really getting used to injecting myself. Not because it’s painful but, in...reactions9comments
The Switch to Summer and Ankylosing Spondylitis SymptomsNow that the warmer period finally has arrived in the northern hemisphere many of us experience less flares. Though I myself have...reactions2comments
Unhelpful Weight Advice and Ankylosing SpondylitisTrying to live a normal life with ankylosing spondylitis is a struggle for many of us. The pain and the lack of...reactions1comment
A Huge Positive ChangeI realize that what I’m about to share won’t resonate with everybody. But if there are only a few people with whom...reactions9comments
My Mobility AidsDuring my thirty years so far of living with ankylosing spondylitis I had to make use of multiple aids. Glad that I...reactions9comments
My Diagnosis JourneyLike so many of us, receiving a diagnosis took some time for me as well. When I was about eleven or twelve...reactions9comments
Rest and Back PainGetting a good night's rest is something many of us in this community struggle with. I too have had and still have...reactions2comments
My Chrome PartsI wish to share a bit about my journey with hip replacements. Not to scare people that this will happen when you...reactions6comments
How Strong is the Mind?My journey with AS has taken me from an all-time low to an all-time high. From receiving two hip replacements and not...reactions4comments
Coping with Mental Health and Axial Spondyloarthritis: My StoryEverybody has experienced the toll a chronic illness can have on your mental health in one way or another. Being in constant...reactions4comments
A Journey to AcceptanceIn the early nineties, doctors diagnosed me with ankylosing spondylitis. With me being in my teens I couldn't really comprehend what kind...reactions12comments