Four Ways to Destress in Stressful TimesSince the beginning of the pandemic it seems like increased stress levels have become the new normal. Stress can be a risk...reactions2comments
How I Have Improved My Sleep With AxSpaTo kick this blog off, I’ll mention that this journey to improve my sleep came from having a lot of fatigue. Although...reactions1comment
When the Cost of Care Makes Access an IssueWhen I was growing up, my family reserved hospital visits for emergencies that couldn't wait until the doctor's office opened in the...reactions4comments
Nausea and Ankylosing Spondylitis: My ExperienceAnkylosing spondylitis isn't just aches and pains. It’s a lot of things, and for different people, it's a lot of different things. For me...reactions25comments
The Combo of Getting Sick and Having AxSpaWhen I try to tell my friends and family that I'm vulnerable to getting sick, they act like I'm whining and complaining...reactions2comments
Finally Growing Used to My Bi-Weekly InjectionsIt has taken over two years, but I am finally growing comfortable with my self-administered injections. In June 2020, I began using...reactions4comments
Doing Better With ASDoing things can be difficult when you’ve got axial spondyloarthritis and fibromyalgia. Motivation is nothing compared to pain and fatigue. No matter...reactions1comment
When Friendships Don’t Survive Your Chronic IllnessLil and I met at work in our early 20s. She was hilarious and outrageous and we clicked instantly. Going anywhere with...reactions6comments
Discussing and Disclosing AS At WorkYou’re sitting at your desk with a heat pad plugged in, on high, and strapped to your lower back. A co-worker walks...reactions7comments
Navigating Work Stressors With an Autoimmune Disease: Tips for SuccessLiving with an autoimmune condition like axSpA can present unique challenges in various aspects of life, including work. Multiple symptoms, from lower...reactions5comments
My AxSpAnalogy: Steering Through Brain FogBrain fog continues to be the AxSpA symptom I struggle the most with. Yes, the pain sucks and I could do without...reactions3comments
I Traveled Without Pain (For Once), or How Climate Affects ASThis spring, I had the privilege of traveling (finally!) out of the country — to Sicily, where my grandmother was born in...reactions6comments
My First Time Traveling Since Becoming HomeboundA little over a year ago I wanted to surprise my fiancé with something big for our 3 year anniversary--a trip to...reactions3comments
How I Care For Myself: 6 Types of Self-CareThis article will be about my self-care plan. I always thought self-care was just taking baths, going for a walk and lighting candles to...reactions9comments
The Sleepless Nights ContinueThe sleepless nights have been going on now for a couple weeks again. They just keep getting harder and harder to get...reactions15comments
Tips for a Restful Night SleepFinding a restful night sleep with axial spondyloarthritis can be so hard. Between painsomnia, finding a comfortable position, and worrying about your...reactions5comments
Resistance Bands for Ankylosing SpondylitisIn my pre-diagnosis days, the only thing I enjoyed more than a trip to the pub was one to the gym. In the months before...reactions10comments
My Husband's AS Flare SymptomsI've been part of the Ankylosing Spondylitis community now for a few months. Something that's stuck out to me from reading comments...reactions13comments
Procrastination = Stress = FlareUnfortunately, in all aspects of life, I am a procrastinator. While being a procrastinator, I am terrified of failure. So, let’s call me an anxious procrastinator. I leave things to the last minute. But while I’m sitting there not doing the...reactions10comments
Full of Different Emotions Waiting to Start My Next BiologicIt’s been an anxious wait, since seeing my rheumatologist mid-July. I felt so confident leaving his office. Finally, felt listened to, that...reactions3comments
