Overcoming Anxiety and Navigating the Future With Axial SpondyloarthritisIf you've recently been diagnosed with axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpA) or another health condition, it's natural to have concerns about the future. I...reactions2comments
Surprise! I’m a Competitive Athlete Again!I didn’t think becoming a competitive athlete would happen again! I share my journey as an athlete in this article. Sometimes, things...reactions6comments
My Achilles Heel Is Literally My Achilles HeelAn aspect of AS that is often overlooked is foot pain. AS can cause a lot of pain in the foot, especially...reactions19comments
Degenerative Disc Disease and AxSpaAxial spondyloarthritis (AxSpa) and degenerative disc disease are both illnesses of the spine that share many of the same painful symptoms. Sometimes...reactions12comments
Life Before And After FusionMy husband, Keegan, walked with a limp for a long time before he was diagnosed with AxSpa. I remember one night he...reactions2comments
My Flare Kit for Axial SpondyloarthritisWhen you are in a flare, it can be hard to think of anything positive. Flares bring me into a depression since...reactions1comment
Developing Your Fatigue Response Plan, Part 2: The BasicsSpondyloarthritis has lots of things going for it as far as treachery goes. It's hard to pronounce. People don't know what it...reactions2comments
Tips on Keeping Up With Replies With a Chronic IllnessI wrote an article a while back about my struggles with responding to friends’ messages - one of the many consequences of living with a...reactionscomments
How I Use NSAIDs to Manage AS SymptomsLike most people, the first medication I was prescribed when first diagnosed with AS was a course of anti-inflammatories. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs...reactions1comment
Navigating Winter Walks: A Guide for Dog Parents With AxSpaWalking my dog outside during the wintertime is a form of torture I don't wish upon anyone. As walking her is something...reactions4comments
Ten Years With AxSpa - My Longest Relationship!Ten years with my dark passenger (for those who watched Dexter 😉), my longest relationship! Oh...we had some big fights, some crises...reactions1comment
Why I’m Not on a BiologicThere’s a conversation my rheumatologist and I have on replay at every appointment I attend. It starts with my doctor sharing the...reactions5comments
Questions I Ask Myself When Seeing a New DoctorLet’s talk specialty physicians. If you grimaced at the thought of having this conversation, you probably have had the same experience that...reactions7comments
Switching Doctors When You Want Better CareI’d had the same family doctor for 12 years. She was great to me for a long time, but as I wrote...reactions3comments
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
Beyond Medication: Managing Axial Spondyloarthritis HolisticallyWhen I first was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis, I didn’t see or read a lot about stress management. In fact, all of...reactions3comments
Alternative Therapies and Ankylosing Spondylitis TreatmentI have always been interested in spirituality, mental health, and alternative methods of healing — even before I realized I was passionate...reactions5comments
My COVID Antivirals ExperienceAfter spending the best part of two years under virtual house arrest in an attempt to protect myself from COVID, it finally...reactions5comments
AxSpa and Sicca SyndromeIn the common sides effects of Humira, you can find a long list of things. I think I have Sicca syndrome, including...reactions9comments
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...reactions2comments
