Finding Acceptance, Belonging, and Embracing Your JourneyLiving with a chronic inflammatory condition like axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpA) can often make us feel like outsiders in a world that doesn't...reactions6comments
Comparison and Ankylosing SpondylitisWe’ve probably all heard the phrase "comparison is the thief of joy." People usually say this to mean that you should stop...reactions2comments
Get Grounded GiveawayThe Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Managing axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpa) is like growing a delicate plant. Just as...reactionscomments
How I Spend My Self-Care DaysLiving with a condition like AS is extremely draining, both mentally and physically. While medication can help manage the physical side of...reactionscomments
Investing in Tools That Help Make Life Easier With ASSomeone once told me to never skimp when buying the tools you’ll use the most. This has taken on a new meaning...reactions16comments
My Most Valuable AxSpa Strategy Is PacingAfter my diagnosis with AxSpa one doctor told me that I needed to pace myself to manage chronic pain and chronic fatigue...reactions8comments
Ask This to Your Loved One With AxSpa"How are you feeling today?" "How are you really feeling today?" The question I wish someone would reach out and ask me...reactions1comment
Finding a New Biologic After the First FailsJust when things felt like they were getting steady with Keegan’s treatment plan, that all went out the window. We’ve been through...reactions1comment
Recognizing When I’m Having a Flare UpLiving with AS means dealing with flare ups. I am not symptom free, so the level of symptoms I am used to...reactions3comments
My Mystery Skin IssuesSometimes I think my immune system thinks it’s a Pokemon trainer – when it comes to health conditions it feels like it’s...reactions2comments
Balancing Understanding and Boundaries With Friends and FamilyLiving with an autoimmune condition like axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) can be a challenging journey, filled with physical and emotional hurdles. Sometimes, the...reactions5comments
Living Well With AxSpa: My Best TipsI've been living with this chronic illness now for many years. I believe it started when I was young. Going through high...reactions1comment
Making a Difference After Someone's New DiagnosisThis summer, my dad introduced me to an acquaintance he made while playing "pétanque," the famous French boules game. He asked me...reactions2comments
Finding My First Job Since My AS DiagnosisHaving AS has certainly had a very detrimental impact on my career. I was sacked by my employers once they learned my new medical status...reactions11comments
Overcoming Anxiety and Navigating the Future With Axial SpondyloarthritisIf you've recently been diagnosed with axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpA) or another health condition, it's natural to have concerns about the future. I...reactions2comments
Symptoms of AS Your Doctor Probably Doesn’t Talk AboutAxial spondyloarthritis impacts my life in a lot of different ways. Not all of the symptoms I experience are obvious to others...reactions14comments
Surprise! I’m a Competitive Athlete Again!I didn’t think becoming a competitive athlete would happen again! I share my journey as an athlete in this article. Sometimes, things...reactions6comments
My Flare Kit for Axial SpondyloarthritisWhen you are in a flare, it can be hard to think of anything positive. Flares bring me into a depression since...reactions1comment
Tips on Keeping Up With Replies With a Chronic IllnessI wrote an article a while back about my struggles with responding to friends’ messages - one of the many consequences of living with a...reactionscomments
How I Use NSAIDs to Manage AS SymptomsLike most people, the first medication I was prescribed when first diagnosed with AS was a course of anti-inflammatories. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs...reactions1comment
