Making Online Friends Changed My LifeAfter becoming incredibly ill and home bound, I not only lost my social life but also some friends along the way. This was devastating and heartbreaking because these were the... By Sarah Lee2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
4 Questions To Jumpstart Your Self-CareYou couldn’t pay me to relive 2021. It was the year that just wouldn’t quit. The worst parts were losing a dear friend by suicide, while my family and I... By Dawn Gibson2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Housework Hacks With Ankylosing SpondylitisOne of the things I really dislike when I’m in an AxSpa flare is how messy my house can get. I’m definitely one of those “tidy house, tidy mind” people... By Anne-Marie Raymond3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
My AxSpA AssistersI have read some wonderful posts on here about items our community members use to help them cope with their AxSpA symptoms. They inspired me to share a trio of... By Jamie Shinkewski3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
3 Types of Physical Activity to Consider When You Have AxSpaWe all know that physical activity is essential for our health. Being physically active can support our brain health, strengthen our bones, and improve our ability to do everyday activities... By Tomesha Campbell2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Four Low-Impact Exercises for SpondiesIt’s that time of year again when most of us not only think about making changes to our daily lives, but we also resolve to do so. But adding more... By Jessica Gama3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
The Other Side of ButterfliesButterflies and baseball are 2 of my favorite things. Both combine simplicity, flashes of beauty, and long stretches of quiet and apparent inactivity to balance bursts of frenetic activity. I... By Dawn Gibson2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
New Year, Same BodyWhat do I want to make sure to get out of 2023? Some common New Year's resolutions have to do with body management, such as exercising and eating a certain... By Jill King3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Communicating With Brain Fog, Fatigue, & Pain From Ankylosing SpondylitisI'm a born orritor. Worked in radio, was a storyteller, provided voice over for different projects. I can speak in a voice that both comforts and excites. (I also might... By Jed Finley3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
How Pets Help Build Confidence and Joy With AxSpaI remember reading an article in the NASS magazine about a young woman sharing her story entitled "Farming is my Therapy." I found that inspiring, and amazing to read that... By Julie Vallortigara3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Reflecting and Welcoming a New YearA Happy New Year! Wishing everyone a happy New Year ahead for all of us. Wishing you all happiness and nothing but the best for our health. Reflecting on the... By Nicky Flikas3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Become Friends With FearWhen I was diagnosed with AS, along with the pain, stiffness, and fatigue, one of the most debilitating symptoms was...fear. If you obtain an injury, for example you sprain your... By Jamie Boder2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
A Negative Mind Will Never Give Us a Positive Life!It's so easy to turn a positive mindset into a negative one, right? Your brain is on the go 24/7 and if you're anything like me, who has anxiety, then... By Nadine Cruz2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
New Year's AS-olutionsIt’s that time of year again when something as minor as a number at the end of the date changing makes us believe we can make drastic changes to our... By James Hollens4 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
The Pain of Being the Spondy SubYou all might know that I am a teacher, but I don’t imagine too many of my readers know what kind of teacher I am. My current placement is as... By Jed Finley4 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
The Verdict in My Low Dose Naltrexone ExperimentIt’s been just over two years since I started taking Low Dose Naltrexone to help manage my AS. LDN is a somewhat controversial, off-label prescription that is well known in... By Anne-Marie Raymond3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Luggage, Long Lines, and Jet-LagWhen my daughter received notice of acceptance into the University of Edinburgh for her Master's degree, she asked, "Will you go with me to get me settled?" Of course, I... By Rebecca C5 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
My Medication Temperature TroublesAS is certainly a condition full of challenges. Medications like the Enbrel that I take, are supposed to help, although sometimes they can bring a whole lot of challenges themselves. Enbrel is a very... By James Hollens4 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Redefining My Identity With AxSpaI’ve told my personal story with AxSpa many times over. Following my diagnosis I decided to help create awareness by creating a blog called Living Well With AS. In it... By Anne-Marie Raymond3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Having a Parent Care for MeI was 21 years old when my AS started getting bad. It's been almost two years since my condition has worsened. I've found some treatments that keep my condition more... By Anna Samson2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
