Take the Health and Media Habits Survey!The Media Habits Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be physically and mentally exhausting. What types of media... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Lifting COVID Restrictions Makes Me NervousIn 2022, everyone is extremely sick of the COVID-19 pandemic. Trust me, so am I. I’m just not so eager to completely get back to normal, and here’s why. I... By Steff Di Pardo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Creating Routines With Unpredictable SymptomsCultivating and sticking to a strict routine when your symptoms can change, worsen or arise quite suddenly can be challenging to say the least. I have always been someone who... By Sarah Lee2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
2022 SpA Awareness Month Giveaway Terms & ConditionsOfficial Rules, Terms and Conditions for the Spondyloarthritis Awareness Month 2022 Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE... By Editorial Team 9 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Returning to Rock ClimbingWhen I was in graduate school, I started dating my future husband, who was a rock climber. After a few months of dating and not seeing him on the weekends... By Arden Doerner Barbour3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
The Blue Badge of CourageGetting my blue accessible parking pass was a big moment for me. Being able to hang that tag from my rearview mirror was another step in my quest to achieve... By Jed Finley4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Finally Getting an Appointment at the Pain Management ClinicAfter suffering with months and months of pain, my family doctor decided to send a referral to the pain clinic here in Montreal. I had tried numerous treatments, but nothing... By Nicky Flikas3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Lifestyle Changes for Ankylosing SpondylitisWe here at AnkylosingSpondylitis.net have connected with people from all different backgrounds, and with all different experiences. Some people who come to our community prefer to use biologics and other... By Bridget Gawinowicz1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Becoming ButterfliesThe idea of raising butterflies never crossed my mind until I spotted two mature Eastern Black Swallowtail caterpillars lazily munching away on the fennel in our kitchen garden. Their cheerful... By Dawn Gibson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
AS Pregnancy, the Never-Ending Flare, and Being a Medical UnicornEditor's note: Read part 1 of Erin's journey here. They say that the second trimester is supposed to be the easiest and most enjoyable part of pregnancy. For me, the... By Erin King5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Having AS and Fibromyalgia in a RelationshipRecently, I have been thinking about my relationship with my partner. Specifically, I'm thinking about how having AS and fibromyalgia has affected our relationships. My partner is always kind and... By Anna Samson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Finding a Hobby That Works With Your LimitationsIt’s heartbreaking watching your body slowly deteriorate and transform into something you don’t even recognize anymore. Many of us used to be healthy and active-—I know I was. I could... By Sarah Lee2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Living, Working, Experiencing DisabilityWhen you are someone who experiences disability, there are many barriers that you face in your everyday life. There is a lot of people living with disability who want to... By Ashley Nemeth3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
5 Ways We Can Reduce the Impact of our AS SymptomsSo, you’ve been diagnosed with AS. You’ve had all the x-rays, the MRIs, and the bloodwork. You’ve endured poking, prodding, and you’ve bent down to touch your toes oh so... By Ali Cornish3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
My Stretch RoutineI like to think of ankylosing spondylitis as a very intense personal trainer that uses the threat of my spine fusing together to motivate me to exercise. Aside from all the physical and... By James Hollens3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments22 comments
Quitting SmokingI know it is not exactly breaking news that smoking cigarettes is bad for your health. However, you may not know that there are added health hazards that it brings... By James Hollens3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Getting Ready for My Hip SurgerySoon I will undergo right hip surgery. After a more than a year of hip pain, trying every conservative measure possible (physio, osteopath, exercises, injections), it is time for surgery... By Lana Buettner2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Dry Eyes With BiologicsSoon after getting my diagnosis with AxSpa (after years of waiting for a diagnosis, though), and starting my first biologic treatment (Embrel), I found my eyes very dry. It was... By Julie Vallortigara2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
How AS and AxSpa Are Different For WomenIn the past, doctors thought that ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpA) were more common in men than women. Now, there is a growing understanding that women and men... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments
My Comfort Levels With COVIDCOVID is coming up on its 2 year anniversary. Can you believe it? I can’t. The past 2 years have been so long but flew by at the same time... By Steff Di Pardo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments