How I Pass Time on Bedbound DaysOne of the worst feelings in the world is having a day where you’re glued to your bed, but knowing that time...reactions4comments
The Burnout That Comes With Searching for a DiagnosisAfter Christmas I had fallen into a huge state of burnout. Not only had the holidays exhausted me down to my bones...reactions5comments
Botox Injections for Muscle SpasmsI’ve had two pain management procedures. First being steroid injections into my muscle spasms, a very painful experience that did not work...reactions4comments
Why I Had to Switch BiologicsAfter a long journey to get a diagnosis (see my series entitled "7 Years in No Diagnosis Land") and a bad experience...reactions12comments
COVID-19 Pandemic and Ankylosing Spondylitis: Patient StoriesSince the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, so many people have been affected by stress, the unknown, and the changing landscape. However...reactionscomments
How I Finally Improved My Sleeping PatternIf you read my previous article "Trouble Falling AS-sleep," you will know just how abysmal my sleep pattern had become. After writing...reactions17comments
How I Balance My Social Life With AxSpAIt’s no secret that AS has changed my life forever. Five years ago I was a completely different human. I was able...reactions6comments
Arthritic Hands and Talk To Text for Ankylosing SpondylitisOver the past year, I have started experiencing more and more remarkably noticeable finger joint pain. I’ve always had a little bit...reactions5comments
Real Life Self-Care TipsI’m not a fan of mainstream self-care culture because it tends to crowd the space for essential health and wellness practices with luxury...reactions4comments
Chronic Illness Burnout: Taking a Step BackI've been part of the Health Union community for two years! And I'm so proud of that fact. I pride myself on...reactions6comments
Interview With Writer and Artist Bára HladíkEditor's note: I truly love sharing stories from people who live with ankylosing spondylitis; from the newly diagnosed, to the young, old...reactions4comments
My Life in Ankylosing Spondylitis RemissionI was skimming the notes from my recent rheumatology appointment when I saw the word. “Remission.” A word I’d heard used most...reactions12comments
An Unnerving Complication of AxSpa: CostochondritisAxial spondyloarthritis is a systemic disease, so I know it has the potential to affect any organ system (and therefore any area)...reactions14comments
Food for Thought: Why Diet Change Didn’t Work for MeBeing told that you will have to take medication for the rest of your life is scary. What if it stops working?...reactions14comments
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...reactions9comments
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...reactions11comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactionscomments
Misdiagnosed As a PlayerAs someone with more than one chronic illness, I am no stranger to being misdiagnosed. It's usually by doctors attempting to find...reactions20comments
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...reactions6comments
