Inflammatory Arthritis and Intermittent FastingDisclaimer: I am not a doctor, so you should not take health advice from me. I am a chronic illness advocate and a health journalist, which means I turn to... By Lisa Marie Basile3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
I’m Experiencing Writer’s Block and Brain Fog CombinedI’m going through a lot this year, and that means my work ethic has sort of gone out the window. I’m experiencing some of the most brain fog I ever... By Steff Di Pardo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Learnings From My Recent Hip SurgerySix months ago I had to undergo hip surgery to fix some long-term issues which caused me a lot of pain and limitations in my movement and exercise routine. You... By Lana Buettner2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
How I Prevent Fatigue from Derailing My Exercise RoutineI used to be one who could quickly work out for an hour or more every day and never feel tired. I could also go out on long runs without... By Tomesha Campbell3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Long COVID: Mental Health EditionThere has been a lot of talk about long Covid and the lasting physical effects of the virus. I really feel for anyone out there experiencing long Covid and it got me wondering if this pandemic... By James Hollens5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Flare-Ups and How to CopeFlare-ups are not only common but can be a real pain in the butt. Whether it hits me when I first wake up or later in the day, the swelling... By Tomesha Campbell3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
7 Questions For Emergency PrepOur routines have the habit of taking on lives of their own. Sometimes they function explicitly, out in the open for all to see, but they’re just as powerful quietly... By Dawn Gibson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Starting Physical TherapySince February 2022, I have been going to physiotherapy (physical therapy) once a week or every two weeks. My family doctor recommended physiotherapy so that I could become more active... By Anna Samson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
5 Ways Minimalism Helps Keep My AS Symptoms in RemissionIn 2016, I was overworked, underpaid, and burning the candle at all ends. Every day, I’d wake up before 5am for my job as an AP English teacher. After work... By Ali Cornish4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Walking for AS ManagementAround the time I was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis (AS), I became heavily invested in the medicine of movement. It’s not that I didn’t want to take pharmacological drugs. I... By Lisa Marie Basile2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Is Chronic Illness Trauma a Thing and Do I Have It?The short answer is: I don’t know. This would be an incredibly short article if my answer was simply yes. I asked the question because I’ve seen a change in... By Jessica Gama3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Being Homebound and Coping with LonelinessI’ve spent much of the last two years feeling an overwhelming sense of loneliness and isolation. Though the online community has helped me greatly, I still felt as though I... By Sarah Lee2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Shadow of Ankylosing SpondylitisOne of the hardest aspects of my diagnosis was breaking the news to my mother. Having lived most of her adult life with ulcerative colitis, Mum knew firsthand the misery... By Anne-Marie Raymond3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Being Chronically Ill During a Pandemic: Part 2I've previously spoken about the mental challenges of having AS and being immunosuppressed during the pandemic. Unfortunately, that was just the tip of the ice berg. Here are some more (of the many) aspects... By James Hollens4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Dealing With Sleep ShameAnkylosing spondylitis has taught me something incredibly valuable — that one day will never be the same as the next. I used to think if I was on a streak... By Lisa Marie Basile2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Being a Mom and Trying to Build a Business With ASI've always been an active, outgoing person, so when I lost my job of 8 years, I became very depressed for a whole year. Then I realized there's still life... By Nadine Cruz2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
A Day In The Life of a Spondy TeacherThe start of a new school year is coming up quickly. Far more quickly than expected (wasn’t it just June?). And, that means getting back into a schedule. For many... By Jed Finley4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Just Let It OutSometimes, you just gotta let it out. That comes from a caregiver myself as well as seeing my husband go through so much frustration during diagnosis, treatment, and multiple surgeries... By Auldyn Matthews3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
My 3-Day Vacay in LA With SpondyloarthritisI recently returned from Los Angeles, a valid business trip, but my daughter and I also chose to see the sights as well. We flew in Sunday for Monday-morning business... By Rebecca C5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Summer Travels With ASSummer time for me always comes with a lot of traveling. Day trips, extended weekends trip, or a quick flight somewhere. Over the years living with AS, I have learned... By Lana Buettner2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments