Healing Is A ProcessA few articles from my peers has made me reflect on the stage I am at with AxSpa. I have learned to...reactions16comments
Going on My First Trip Post Diagnosis and PandemicOf course I was very excited to explore Mexico and the USA, but I had no idea how things were going to...reactions2comments
My Tug of Spondyloarthritis WarDo you ever get the idea that your joints and you have a distinct difference of opinion about which way to go?...reactions2comments
An Invitation to an Event Full of EmotionsOne thing I miss about the beginning of the pandemic is not having to worry about events. Not having to worry of...reactions4comments
Using a Wheelchair in Public for the First TimeI’ve been using mobility aids for a while. My main two have been my rollator walker and my cane. If you’ve seen...reactions7comments
Is It Time To Turn The Page?Things have changed so much during my 21 years with arthritis. I was 24 when my symptoms began. My mother, her parents...reactions1comment
Flying With AS: Tips and TricksI remember the good ol' days of flying to a new city or country and spending the entire flight in a mindset...reactions10comments
My Failed Attempt at Reintroducing MassageGetting a massage used to be one of my favorite things. Heading to the spa a few times a year felt like...reactions4comments
Journal: Now More Than EverAugust 9, 2022 Woke up early today - my eyes just popped open. Looked at the clock - 5:32 am staring at...reactions7comments
I Had a Beach Weekend - Here’s How it Went!Traveling has looked very different for a lot of us over the past 2 years. For me, I haven’t gone anywhere that...reactions2comments
Self-Care In Stressful TimesWe’re probably living in a time of peak opinion, opining, emoting, and hot takes. The feelings seem to fly out of our...reactions2comments
Getting Back in the Driver’s Seat With Axial SpondyloarthritisLike many people my age, I grew up with parents and grandparents who saw doctors as the ultimate authority. It never entered...reactions1comment
I Lost Friends Due to My Chronic IllnessAs I’ve written about before, I’ve lost a lot to AS. One of the things that hurts the most (personally) is losing...reactions2comments
I’m Experiencing Writer’s Block and Brain Fog CombinedI’m going through a lot this year, and that means my work ethic has sort of gone out the window. I’m experiencing...reactions2comments
Learnings From My Recent Hip SurgerySix months ago I had to undergo hip surgery to fix some long-term issues which caused me a lot of pain and...reactions8comments
Long COVID: Mental Health EditionThere has been a lot of talk about long Covid and the lasting physical effects of the virus. I really feel for anyone out there experiencing...reactions10comments
Flare-Ups and How to CopeFlare-ups are not only common but can be a real pain in the butt. Whether it hits me when I first wake...reactions8comments
7 Questions For Emergency PrepOur routines have the habit of taking on lives of their own. Sometimes they function explicitly, out in the open for all...reactions4comments
What My Rheumatologist Suggested For FatigueFatigue is my worst enemy. I almost never stop talking about how tired I am, and I’m sorry if you’ve ever had...reactions19comments
Starting Physical TherapySince February 2022, I have been going to physiotherapy (physical therapy) once a week or every two weeks. My family doctor recommended...reactions6comments
