Pop Quiz #2: Learning More About Ankylosing SpondylitisWe're back with another pop quiz to test your knowledge! Let us know how you did in the comments below! Have a...reactions2comments
Pop Quiz #1: Learning More About Ankylosing SpondylitisTest your AS knowledge and take this short quiz! How many did you get correct? Share in the comments below!...reactions1comment
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...reactions6comments
6 Months of Long Covid With Ankylosing SpondylitisIn March 2021, a year after the pandemic began, I got COVID-19 I was a week away from my first COVID-19 vaccination...reactions4comments
Deciding to Have Children With Ankylosing SpondylitisI was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis the year before I became pregnant. At the time, I was living in the Chicago area...reactions4comments
Famous People With Axial SpondyloarthritisI am reading an excellent biography of Ulysses S. Grant by Ron Chenow, and I am enjoying it. I have completed about...reactions3comments
Driving Difficulties With Ankylosing SpondylitisEver since I was a teenager, I had one goal, which was to learn how to drive and get my license as...reactions6comments
I Bought an Ankylosing Spondylitis Friendly CarYou can read my article "Driving Difficulties with Ankylosing Spondylitis" to see the difficulties I had driving my Mini. My Mini Cooper...reactions7comments
Being Around People Who Get ItI’ve had quite a few people come and go from my life ever since I got sick. I try my best to...reactions2comments
Success and the Pandemic“Success is not final; failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” -- Winston Churchill I am ready...reactions4comments
Foreign Music TherapyMusic has the power to transport me back in time. When I hear a certain song, I find myself thinking about what was...reactions6comments
Applying for Disability BenefitsI've had axial spondyloarthritis and fibromyalgia for about four years now. Well, that's when I was diagnosed. In truth, I've probably had...reactions1comment
Preparing For My Rheumatology AppointmentsNo matter how many times I’ve seen my rheumatologist, I always find these appointments a daunting experience. I feel nervous. Many thoughts...reactions1comment
Walking Along With Ankylosing SpondylitisDo you worry a lot? Are you distracted often by ankylosing spondylitis (AS)? Are you caught up in medical issues and miss...reactions1comment
I Am Giving Acupuncture a Shot for My Chronic Pain and FatigueI recall meeting people with chronic pain telling me that they benefited from acupuncture treatment. I am naturally curious and always keen...reactions4comments
My First Time Attending an AS Support GroupThis month I attended an online meet-up of my local AS support group. It was the first time I’ve ever done something...reactions1comment
I’ve Been Doing BetterI realized I haven’t written an article in months. There are multiple reasons for that. I haven’t really had any new ideas...reactions1comment
6 Arthritis Self-Care TouchstonesMany years ago people tested the authenticity and purity of silver and gold by dragging samples over special stones. The resulting color...reactions1comment
Flares Still Happen, and I Accept Them as MessengersI have now been living with AS for the past 11 years. At the beginning, flares came very frequently, and in an...reactions4comments
How To Get The Most Out Of Doctor AppointmentsMedical appointments seem simple enough: just book, show up, be seen, and follow up, right? Wrong! For many of us, patient care...reactions7comments