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
Adding Injury to AxSpA Pain: Thinking About Acute vs. Chronic PainMost of the pain I feel these days--well, for the past two decades--is chronic pain related to AxSpA. As I’ve previously mentioned...reactions4comments
An Unrealistic Outlook on ExerciseIn the past year, I have gained unwanted weight. This is due to a lack of mobility and medication. I was pretty much...reactions15comments
A Realistic Outlook on ExerciseIf you read my articles "An Unrealistic Outlook on Exercise" and the "All or Nothing Approach" you'll know that I haven't been...reactions14comments
Exercise is Medicine!This saying is not from me. I heard it during the presentation of a rheumatologist specialised in AxSpa. I thought this was...reactions5comments
Biologic Medications and My Finger InfectionHaving an autoimmune disease like AS, my body can be vulnerable to getting infections much easier. I am on biologics (I take...reactions5comments
Hold for Infections: My Recent Experience with Biologics and ImmunosuppressionMy life with biologics stretches back six years now. I was diagnosed nearly 15 years after initial symptoms appeared, and since I...reactions7comments
Biologics: To Take or Not to Take? That is the Question!When I was first diagnosed, I asked: "Is there a cure?" I was told there was no cure, but advanced treatments that...reactions3comments
I Had My Worst Flare in 3 YearsI recently experienced the worst flare I’ve had in 3 years. It was extremely emotional, difficult, and painful. I had my 17th...reactions1comment
Pain Management Tips & Tricks, Part 2: Exercise, Hydration, and MoreEditor's note: You can read Part 1 of Ali's "Pain Management" series here. When you're in pain the last thing you'd even...reactions4comments
How I Cope With Stiffness: Stretch Every DayI need to stretch every day. Without fault, my hips are always stiff and the only way to keep adequate mobility is...reactions5comments
Post-Activity Stiffness and Psoriatic ArthritisPlease do not take this as the standard stiffness all of us with psoriatic arthritis usually experience first thing in the mornings...reactionscomments
Another Winter With AxSpaHere in Australia we’re leaving the cold weather behind and enjoying the spring. At this time I’m once again conscious of all...reactions1comment
Learning To Pace Myself Has Changed My LifePacing is probably the most useful thing I have learned on my journey to live better with AxSpa, and with fibromyalgia too...reactions8comments
Finding Balance in Pushing Yourself and Resting with WorkOver the last 6 months, I have been diligent in getting myself back into a consistent work schedule. I work from home...reactions2comments
Redefining the Balance of Rest and ProductivityWe live in an age where people glorify productivity at an unhealthy volume. The “hustle” can’t stop and if you do, well...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
Building a Firm Self-Care FoundationSelf care is about getting the most important parts of our lives going in the right direction instead of fighting each other...reactions1comment
Navigating the Maze: Inconclusive Tests and Life Beyond Axial SpondyloarthritisYour results came back inconclusive. When I heard those words, I couldn't help but feel disappointed and a twinge of anger. After...reactions4comments
Re-Thinking a Career That Works for ASFinding a job that works for AS can be hard. I recently had a coaching client who realized the job he once...reactions5comments
