Does Ankylosing Spondylitis Related Fatigue Impact Your Daily Life?Does AS-related fatigue impact your daily life? If so, you're NOT the only one. Answer the questions below, check out the recording...reactions1comment
My Lowest Point With AxSpa Was a GiftShortly after diagnosis when I was about 18, I remember going to the theater where my sister was working at the time...reactions1comment
4 Things That Make Me Happy2021 is a year that I’d love to forget. It just wouldn’t quit. The worst parts were losing a dear friend by...reactions6comments
Developing A Movement RoutineI've always been one of the "move it or lose it" types. Why? Because it's served me, and because movement is one...reactions2comments
Going Natural: My Decision To Stop Taking BiologicsIt's been a long 5 years of trying different treatments that have unfortunately not been successful for me. The medications have caused...reactions18comments
Finding Balance in Managing My ASWhen it comes to life lessons, it would seem I prefer to learn them the hard way! This was certainly the case...reactions3comments
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...reactions2comments
Gene Testing My Children for ASLike the majority of people with ankylosing spondylitis, I tested positive for the gene HLA-B27. Following my diagnosis I often wondered about...reactions3comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions13comments
Bursts of Denial: When AS Hits SuddenlyThe thing about ankylosing spondylitis, like many immune-mediated diseases, is that no matter how much we've figured out how to manage/control/collaborate with/understand...reactions10comments
3 Tips for Managing Anxiety If You Have ASIt's no secret that living with a chronic illness can be challenging—mentally and emotionally, as well as physically. I remember when I...reactions12comments
My AxSpA AssistersI have read some wonderful posts on here about items our community members use to help them cope with their AxSpA symptoms...reactions2comments
Switching Biologics (Again)I have once again switched my biologic medication! I’ve been on Inflectra, Humira, Cosentyx, and now, drumroll, please...Remicade! Remicade is chemically very...reactions9comments
3 Types of Physical Activity to Consider With AxSpaWe all know that physical activity is essential for our health. Being physically active can support our brain health, strengthen our bones...reactions7comments
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...reactions5comments
How Regular Stretching Relieves My AS Pain“Be sure to stretch” was one of the few pieces of advice I walked away with when I was told I had...reactions6comments
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...reactions4comments
Rating Pain and The Pain ScaleLately, I’ve been reading a lot of creative nonfiction essays during the process of designing an upper-level Creative Nonfiction writing course at...reactions10comments
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...reactions4comments
