Applying for Disability: Interview With Patient Leader Diana CastaldiniOur AS.net community has shared varying experiences regarding disability applications. Some people were approved right away, others appealed and eventually were approved...reactions6comments
AS and ConfidenceI have always thought I was a confident person. I have insecurities about certain things, as most people do, but I feel...reactions2comments
Removing the Scary Stigma of BiologicsI went into my first rheumatology appointment of the year last week with one thought on my mind: I think I might...reactions10comments
Casey, A Supportive Person in My LifeWhen I first got diagnosed with AS, I felt distraught. But I was very lucky to have someone in my life who is not...reactions5comments
Experiments While I’m Waiting for a CureDo you remember the first question you asked when you were told you had AS? For me it was immediate - “Is...reactions4comments
Tips for Parents with a NewbornI'm sitting on my bed as I begin this article. Next to me is Keegan (my husband with AS) and my 8-week-old...reactions5comments
3 Ways To Get An Energy BoostJust to set the stage-—I’m not the one with AS. My husband, Keegan, is. And I’m his caregiver. We both are at...reactions4comments
How Connecting to Nature Helps Chronic PainKeegan, my husband with AS, always has loved being outside. When I first met Keegan, I was surprised at the 30-minute ride...reactions5comments
The Good Enough CaregiverFor years at the end of the day, I'd sit down on the couch exhausted. I'd look over to my husband, Keegan...reactionscomments
Avoiding Cabin Fever During The CoronavirusThe last week has really turned in Philly: schools are closing, offices are encouraging workers to work from home, and the first...reactionscomments
Let's Talk about Sex and ASI'm not one to come out and easily talk about my sex life, or my sex life with Keegan. But part of...reactions1comment
The 3 Biggest Shocks of Becoming a CaregiverSome days, I don't really feel much like a caregiver to my husband, Keegan, who's suffered from AS for more than 10...reactions4comments
Auldyn and Keegan Vlog: Family Trips During a Flare-UpAuldyn and Keegan are no strangers to the difficulties of traveling with ankylosing spondylitis. Traveling can get even more complicated when you're...reactionscomments
Realizing AS Changes EverythingGrowing up, I had heard of others in my family being diagnosed with serious and life-changing illnesses, but they were older. That's...reactions5comments
To Biologic or Not to Biologic?"I'd recommend starting a biologic," Keegan's rheumatologist suggested at our first appointment. Keegan, my husband, and I were still wrapping our heads...reactions3comments
Let's Find Some Positivity Out of This Chronic IllnessHaving a chronic illness of any sort is hard. It's a hard pill to swallow. Receiving a diagnosis or having to live...reactions2comments
How Sound Healing Can Help With AxSpa SymptomsAt the beginning of March, I went to a sound healing session in a lovely venue, beautiful Church, here in Edinburgh. I...reactions5comments
My Meal Prep HeroesMy paternal grandmother was Team Meal Prep before it was cool. She had no choice, working full-time while raising 4 kids on her...reactions4comments
My Chronic Struggles With Keeping Up With RepliesWe live in a bit of a "now culture" where people want everything instantly – including replies to text messages and emails...reactions15comments
The Power of My WhiteboardWhen in doubt, write it down. As someone who has for so long relied on a very strong memory, AxSpA put a...reactions4comments
