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
How I Manage Wildfire Season With "Pre-Existing Health Conditions"It is the worst wildfire season in history. That’s the rhetoric I keep hearing from the media. In all fairness, it may...reactions1comment
Another Day in My Chronic WorldIt's Wednesday. We made it through the week. Who am I kidding? We made it through half of the week. Last night...reactions6comments
The Good, Bad, and Ugly of Specialty PharmaciesFor the last 6 months, I’ve been navigating the special pharmacy world extensively. For a variety of reasons, my health insurance benefits...reactions1comment
Sleepless Nights Continue ContinuouslySleepless nights are something I been writing a lot about. It's part of the biggest struggle I've been having. I know I...reactions3comments
3 Ways Ankylosing Spondylitis Has My Life MUCH BetterWhen we think about our lives with ankylosing spondylitis (AS), it can sometimes feel like we're battling eternity. An eternity of chronic...reactions5comments
Health Anxiety and My Axial SpondyloarthritisOver the past few months, I have struggled to cope with my health anxiety. On some days it's just as prevalent as...reactions1comment
Navigating Autoimmune Healing Without Succumbing to Dietary FadsIn today's society, the prevalence of autoimmune conditions, such as ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), is rising. These conditions, affecting...reactions2comments
Making Camping Trips Doable With ASOne of our family’s favorite pastimes has always been going away camping. I’ve missed quite a few of those trips over the...reactions2comments
Finally Meeting Some Super SpooniesWhen I was first diagnosed with an arthritic condition, I felt very confused and alone. I always thought arthritis was a bit of knee pain that my grandmother used as...reactionscomments
