Nerve Block Injections for ASI have been getting biologic infusions every month for almost 2 years. While it reduces inflammation and slows down fusion, it doesn't help much with pain and fatigue. I still... By Anna Samson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
My Experience Living With Chronic PainI have been living with chronic pain for 4 years now. It began in 2017 when I was working as an account manager for a luxury car service, and I... By Nadine Cruz3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Having a Productive Day With Less Usable HoursI saw a post on Instagram not too long ago discussing how many chronically ill individuals have less usable hours in a day than those who are able-bodied and healthy... By Sarah Lee2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
SpA Awareness Month 2022May is Spondyloarthritis Awareness Month, and we're asking you to help us bring attention to what life is like living with ankylosing spondylitis. Take part in our awareness month activities... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Misdiagnosed As a PlayerAs someone with multiple chronic illnesses, I am no stranger to being misdiagnosed. This is usually by doctors attempting to find the latest reason for my misbehaving immune system. I... By James Hollens5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Chronic Illness GriefGrief can occur in many ways, and this can affect one's mental health. I study social care in college. We learn a lot about grief in this course. There is... By Ali Long3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Breathing Through the ChaosSince the onset of the pandemic, the flow of daily life has done a 180-degree turn and flipped on its head. Access to many of life's conveniences – the so-called... By Rebecca C4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Spring With Ankylosing SpondylitisDo your joints feel better? Mine do, and today it has nothing to do with medication. I feel better because I see the promise of spring everywhere. I observe a... By Lawrence Rick Phillips3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Being Chronically Ill During A PandemicI'm not surprising anyone by saying that the COVID-19 pandemic has had an adverse effect on peoples' lives. However, I believe those of us with chronic illnesses have been disproportionately affected... By James Hollens7 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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. I did not know anything about pacing before... By Julie Vallortigara3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
How My Brain Fog Has Changed Over TimeI’ve now had AS for 5 years. I’ve also had accompanying brain fog for those 5 years. Although I’ve had it the whole time, it’s recently changed. I wanted to... By Steff Di Pardo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
AxialSpondyloarthritis.net Giveaway Terms and ConditionsThese Official Rules apply to any giveaway (or "Promotion") published on AXIALSPONDYLOARTHRITIS.NET, a Health Union ("Health Union" or "We") owned and operated website. For conflicts between the Promotional giveaway article... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
AnkylosingSpondylitis.net Giveaway Terms and ConditionsThese Official Rules apply to any giveaway (or “Promotion”) published on AnkylosingSpondylitis.net, a Health Union (“Health Union” or “We”) owned and operated website. For conflicts between the Promotional giveaway article... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How I Manage Lower Back SpasmsWalking down the stairs, I suddenly fall to my knees and grasp for the banister. The muscles in my lower back are seizing up and freaking out and I can’t... By Erin King3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments22 comments
Emotions Are a Part of Having AxSpaHaving AxSpa is no fun at all. I don’t wish it on anyone. It can make you feel so many emotions. It can make you feel emotions you wish you... By Nicky Flikas2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Strength Training and Ankylosing SpondylitisOver the last few blogs, you may have gathered I am a yogi and personally believe it is the most important form of movement for AS. That is why I... By Jamie Boder2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Puppy Pain: Getting a Puppy and Living With ASA few months ago my wife and I were on vacation at our little cabin in the Blue Ridge Mountains. I was enjoying the peace, quiet, and the hot tub... By Jed Finley5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
COVID-19 Is In My HouseI don’t know where to begin with this. I felt so anxious and panicky. I felt like I was not in control of my emotions. For the past two years... By Ali Long2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Ireland’s National Arthritis Week Here in Ireland Arthritis week takes place between the 4th and 10th of April. I always like it when there’s an international or national day/week dedicated to arthritis or AxSpa... By Ali Long2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Anxiety That Comes With Being HomeboundOne way in which disability has greatly impacted me is how much anxiety it has caused, specifically in social settings. I’ve always been a shy individual—carefully trying to find the... By Sarah Lee2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments