Shower Tips for Ankylosing Spondylitis Pain and FatigueOne of the things I struggle most with due to ankylosing spondylitis and fibromyalgia is taking a shower. What used to be...reactions33comments
Managing Period Pain and Ankylosing Spondylitis FlaresWhenever my period is on its way, I know the true (monthly) battle is beginning. Not only do I contend with the...reactions16comments
What My Body Tells Me Before an Ankylosing Spondylitis Flare-upLiving with ankylosing spondylitis means dealing with flare-ups. I am not symptom free, so the level of symptoms I am used to...reactions12comments
How I Fight Against Medical Impostor Syndrome As an AxSpA PatientThe chairs in the rheumatology waiting room are cushier than most. I walk towards one with hesitation – feeling out of place...reactions7comments
My Experience with Medical Gaslighting and Ableism from DoctorsAbout a year ago, I switched family doctors because my last one was ableist and rude towards me. I thought that I...reactions29comments
My Experience Using Low Dose Naltrexone for Ankylosing SpondylitisIt’s been just over two years since I started taking Low Dose Naltrexone to help manage my AS. LDN is a somewhat...reactions17comments
The Link Between Interstitial Cystitis and Ankylosing SpondylitisTwo weeks ago, I was diagnosed with interstitial cystitis. You know what they say about autoimmune conditions...you can't just have one, and...reactions14comments
Experiencing "FOMO" While Living With Chronic PainChronic pain entered my life while I was a student-athlete in college. This is a time when most people discover independence and...reactions1comment
What an Ankylosing Spondylitis Flare Really Feels LikeIf you don’t deal with chronic pain or illness, you’re probably wondering what it’s actually like to experience a flare-up. Lucky for...reactions54comments
What Chronic Fatigue From an Illness Feels LikeThe concept of a "rest day" never really crossed my mind until I found myself experiencing serious ankylosing spondylitis fatigue. About a...reactions1comment
Stretch Your Way to Costochondritis Pain ReliefCostochondritis is a condition that causes pain in the chest area. It usually happens when the cartilage around your ribs gets inflamed...reactions16comments
My Experience With a Severe Sjogren’s Syndrome FlareA few years ago, I presented with blurry vision and a weird sensation of people moving away from me while I looked...reactions7comments
Living With Mental Health: A Personal JourneyAs a young lad my dad always told me, "Boys don’t cry." My mum too, would also comfort me. "Come on now...reactionscomments
Combatting Chronic Fatigue: 4 Ways to Cope with Physical SymptomsAside from the general knowledge of being absolutely exhausted all of the time, chronic fatigue is more than just feeling tired. In...reactions9comments
Fatigue-Busting Tips for Ankylosing SpondylitisWhen I'm in the throes of an ankylosing spondylitis (AS) flare-up, the fatigue is through the roof. We're talking about getting up...reactions5comments
I Finally Found the Right Doctor—and Here's What I've LearnedOne of the strangest lessons I have learned as a patient is that finding the right doctor is a lot like finding...reactions3comments
5 Signs An Ankylosing Spondylitis Flare Is ComingWhen an ankylosing spondylitis flare-up is about to happen, there are a few tell-tale signs I always experience. I’ve had ankylosing spondylitis...reactions18comments
How to Find the Right Rheumatologist for Axial SpondyloarthritisPeople who have chronic health conditions like ankylosing spondylitis (AS) or axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpa) might be advised by their regular doctor or...reactions8comments
More Than Just Back Pain: The AxSpa Symptoms No One Warned You AboutLiving with axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpa) means navigating a chronic condition characterized primarily by inflammation in the spine and sacroiliac (SI) joints. However...reactionscomments
5 Tips for Starting a Self-Injection BiologicMy husband, Keegan, has perfected the art of the biologic. I remember the first time he took it. He was so psyched...reactions4comments
