Adapting to Work Environment Changes with AxSpAThere’s a huge shift happening right now in on the work scene, with employees demanding more in terms of benefits, pay, and work flexibility. One of the changes I’m seeing...reactions4comments
What is My Criteria for a New Rheumatologist?My rheumatologist of the last fifteen or so years is retiring. Talk about striking fear in the heart of a long-term patient. Wow, that is not great news. I know...reactions11comments
The Nutrition ParadoxWhen I was diagnosed with AS, I was also diagnosed with Crohn's Disease. A double whammy. I grew to understand that dietary changes and certain diets could have the potential...reactions4comments
I’m So Over It - Chronic Illness and Healthcare Burnout2021 was fun, tiring, wonderful, complicated, and stressful, among other things. Above all, it was a long, exhausting year full of healthcare visits for me. As a result, I’ve been...reactions4comments
Mourning My Former AthleticismReceiving an AxSpA diagnosis can come with a flurry of emotions, both good and bad. I received my diagnosis before my senior year of college and what was supposed to...reactions4comments
Another Day With Axial SpondyloarthritisIt is going on 2 months since returning back to work. I have good days and I have bad days. I love what I am doing. Then what is the...reactions4comments
One Year of CosentyxAs I’m writing this, I’m having the worst flare since starting Cosentyx. I have been on Cosentyx for a year now. It has given me my life back. Besides this horrible flare, I’ve been doing...reactions2comments
The Nagging Pain of Costochondritis"I felt like I was having a heart attack," a friend in an ankylosing spondylitis support group wrote, flabbergasted. "I felt like my chest was on fire, and like my...reactions3comments
Inject With AliInjecting biologics can take a while to get used to. The AS and AxSpa community, especially on Instagram, have been sharing their injection videos for quite a while now. It...reactions4comments
Will I Ever Go Back Into Remission?As I’ve mentioned in previous articles, I was blessed enough to have lived 8 years in remission. During those 8 years I couldn’t even remember what it was like to...reactions1comment
Revisiting My Old Life With the New MeI had a very inspiring coaching session as part of my Diploma in Life Coaching. I explained to the coach my plans and how I reinvented the wheel of my...reactions2comments
You Are Strong!Having a condition like AS can often play tricks with our minds and fill us with self doubt. For me, it was mostly the feeling that this condition has made...reactionscomments
Getting Back in Touch With My BodyI’d suffered from the pain of AS for years when I began to notice how disconnected I was from my body. Everyone told me how important it was to exercise...reactions3comments
Protecting My Peace And PurposeThe twists and turns of life have taught me that it’s essential to protect my peace of mind and honor my purpose in life. The foundation is putting myself first...reactions5comments
The Need for SupportSupport is something not everyone is fortunate enough to have. I understand that I am incredibly lucky with the support system I have, and I try to be the best...reactions1comment
How AS and Pregnancy Made Me A Medical UnicornDeciding to start a family while navigating life with ankylosing spondylitis wasn’t necessarily a hard decision. My husband and I recognized that we may be embarking on a challenge full...reactions12comments
Pain Management Referral for my Muscle SpasmsSo, today I had my rheumatology appointment. I wasn’t supposed to be seeing my rheumatologist until February, but my spasms have been so intense that I made an earlier appointment. I’ve been...reactions5comments
Get Yourself ConnectedLet’s face it, everyone loves me! Yes, this is going to be one of those articles where I talk about self worth, popularity, and building your social network. But, in...reactions1comment
How to Care for the Caregiver“But honey, what can we do to help you?” It’s a question that echoes in my head from time to time. It’s a question I remember my mom asking while...reactions1comment
How Changing My Diet Sent My AS Into RemissionEditor's note: Please check with trusted doctor, dietician, and/or healthcare provider before beginning any significant dietary changes. In early 2017, dissatisfied with the superficial nature of pain medication, I sought...reactions1comment