The Arthritis Advocacy IcebergThe dictionary identifies an advocate as a person who publicly recommends or promotes a policy or cause. Ideally, it's a good or...reactions3comments
A Painful Return To PillsI'm ever so grateful for my medications and they have completely turned my life around. I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in...reactions17comments
I'm Not Returning to College CampusThis semester college has returned full-time to campus, but I am unable to return to campus due to my AS and being...reactions3comments
Understanding is Love: My New Mantra“Understanding is love’s other name. If you don’t understand you can’t love.” -Thich Nhat Hanh If you met me and told me...reactions4comments
Trauma and Health AnxietyDuring 2020 — when the pandemic began — I developed what I call extreme health anxiety. Living with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) just...reactions2comments
5 Low-Key Arthritis Advocacy MovesI grew up around a bunch of civic minded folks. The adults in my life took an active part in our community...reactions4comments
I Stood Up For Myself!I’ve been a shy, anxious person my whole life. I don’t remember a time when I found it easy to talk to...reactions3comments
Finally Finding ReliefI've had 5 long years of an agonizing flare that I thought would never subside. This journey to and through diagnosis of...reactions19comments
Keep On Dancing: Going to a Concert With AxSpAAxial spondyloarthritis has a way of creeping into every activity I do, like a bright red sock accidentally mixed in with a...reactions4comments
My First AxSpa Medication Led to NeutropeniaI am in charge of my health, I keep a close eye on my blood tests and other investigations, I follow my...reactions12comments
Cultivating CalmnessI have now lived with ankylosing spondylitis for the past 12 years. What a journey! What a rollercoaster! So much has happened...reactions2comments
How I Garden With ArthritisI come from a long line of gardeners. My great grandfather was a proper professional English Gardener. My grandmother grew lots of...reactions4comments
To Everyone Who Pretends They're My Doctor....Ever wanna roll your eyes at someone who clearly has no idea what your disease is about — but who feels the...reactions11comments
An Amazing WeekI am always grateful for a good week. But there is always a sense of sadness that comes with it. A sadness...reactions8comments
It's Already 2 Years Since My DiagnosisIt has been 2 years since I received my diagnosis of AxSpa and fibromyalgia. I remember this day like it was yesterday...reactions4comments
Having Independence as a Disabled PersonIn 2021, I started identifying as disabled. My chronic fatigue took over my life in late 2020, and a few months later...reactions5comments
Social Media Self-CareI'd be surprised to hear that most people aren't feeling like a combustible blend of exhausted, wary, and squashed flat under the...reactions3comments
Living My Best AS Life!When I was first diagnosed in 2018, I thought my life was over. I had already lost my job, and I lost...reactions10comments
Evaluating My AS Offensive SchemeI love the names of NFL offenses. I only have a rudimentary understanding of what they mean, but the names intrigue me...reactions8comments
Psoriasis and AS: The Stress ConnectionSeveral years ago, my boyfriend and I moved into a new, lovely apartment with a killer view of the NYC skyline. We...reactions3comments
