I Stood Up For Myself!I’ve been a shy, anxious person my whole life. I don’t remember a time when I found it easy to talk to...reactions3comments
Finally Finding ReliefI've had 5 long years of an agonizing flare that I thought would never subside. This journey to and through diagnosis of...reactions19comments
The Pain That Wasn’t ASIt had been a year without a flare, the first I could remember in more than a decade. The years of fine...reactions8comments
Keep On Dancing: Going to a Concert With AxSpAAxial spondyloarthritis has a way of creeping into every activity I do, like a bright red sock accidentally mixed in with a...reactions4comments
My First AxSpa Medication Led to NeutropeniaI am in charge of my health, I keep a close eye on my blood tests and other investigations, I follow my...reactions12comments
The Never-Ending War Between Pain and FatigueLately my days have been spent glued to my bed, barely feeling human. I haven’t been able to write, work on my...reactions13comments
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
Cultivating CalmnessI have now lived with ankylosing spondylitis for the past 12 years. What a journey! What a rollercoaster! So much has happened...reactions2comments
How I Garden With ArthritisI come from a long line of gardeners. My great grandfather was a proper professional English Gardener. My grandmother grew lots of...reactions4comments
My First Trips With ASDoctors diagnosed me with ankylosing spondylitis at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. As we all know, everything was closed, and we...reactions3comments
To Everyone Who Pretends They're My Doctor....Ever wanna roll your eyes at someone who clearly has no idea what your disease is about — but who feels the...reactions11comments
An Amazing WeekI am always grateful for a good week. But there is always a sense of sadness that comes with it. A sadness...reactions8comments
Making Space for Self CompassionBeing kind to yourself is important when you have a chronic illness like ankylosing spondylitis. Some days self-compassion means cutting myself some...reactionscomments
Self-Care as a Practice for People With AxSpaI’m still working out the details of what self-care means for me. If I’m being honest, my idea of self-care and my...reactions5comments
Gut Issues, IBS-C, and Ankylosing SpondylitisEditor's note: Read the first part of Katie's journey here.Have you ever experienced stomach issues and the need to evacuate your bowels...reactions12comments
It's Already 2 Years Since My DiagnosisIt has been 2 years since I received my diagnosis of AxSpa and fibromyalgia. I remember this day like it was yesterday...reactions4comments
Having Independence as a Disabled PersonIn 2021, I started identifying as disabled. My chronic fatigue took over my life in late 2020, and a few months later...reactions5comments
Social Media Self-CareI'd be surprised to hear that most people aren't feeling like a combustible blend of exhausted, wary, and squashed flat under the...reactions3comments
Evaluating My AS Offensive SchemeI love the names of NFL offenses. I only have a rudimentary understanding of what they mean, but the names intrigue me...reactions8comments
Living My Best AS Life!When I was first diagnosed in 2018, I thought my life was over. I had already lost my job, and I lost...reactions10comments
