Where Are All The Men?When I was first diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis, I was informed that it was a condition "mostly affecting men in their 20s."...reactions21comments
Leveling Up Your Self-CareI've found over the last year that there are places to level up self-care in our house. My husband, Keegan, suffers from...reactions2comments
Being a Bloke of a Certain AgeEvery one of us with AS knows how tough life can be. Every one of us must live with AS – even...reactionscomments
How I Recharge My Internal BatteriesWhat energizes you? This is a question I enjoy asking my coaching clients and personal network. Our AS lives are full of...reactions7comments
Doesn’t Weight Feel Heavy?I hate talking about weight. It doesn’t matter if it’s weight loss, weight gain, or keeping it off. It never feels good...reactions2comments
We Don't Want Your Medical Advice!If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the years of being an ankylosing spondylitis patient, it’s how to tune out unwanted medical...reactions8comments
Trying To Explain My Brain FogBrain fog is hard to put into words. Today when I got home from work, I tried to unlock my house door...reactions3comments
Coming Out at the Doctor's OfficeI have seen countless physicians in four different states in the U.S. and my experience with heteronormativity is generally the same. Often...reactions1comment
Mind and Body: Flare-Up Coping MethodsIf there's something I've realized about living with a painful, often unpredictable chronic inflammatory disease, it's that sometimes the disease simply catches...reactions1comment
My Journey to Getting DiagnosedWhere do I begin, as it feels for me my journey has been a long one. It has been what I like...reactions1comment
Finding Support & Acceptance Sometimes Takes TimeThoughts that go over my head: Will I feel like this forever? Will I ever feel better? I feel like I am...reactions4comments
My Diagnosis DayI remember my diagnosis day vaguely. I had met with my rheumatologist once already. I was not expecting to have another appointment for a few months. My day...reactions3comments
Finding My Inner SuperheroIf you haven’t read any of my articles before, I’ll introduce myself. Hi! I’m Auldyn, wife, and caregiver go my husband, Keegan...reactions1comment
My Experience with Surgery and the Autoimmune ResponseA popular topic amongst the chronic illness community is surgery. If you're like me, you either know someone who has gone under...reactions11comments
7 Years in "No Diagnosis Land," Part 1Many people experience symptoms of AxSpA for quite some time before being diagnosed. Some are misdiagnosed, while others are dismissed as having...reactions5comments
Disability Pride Month: What Disability Pride Means to the AS CommunityYou may have seen on social media posts, or you may be unaware: July is Disability Pride Month! It is a time...reactionscomments
Alternative Therapies and Ankylosing Spondylitis TreatmentI have always been interested in spirituality, mental health, and alternative methods of healing — even before I realized I was passionate...reactions5comments
How I Decided to Use Cannabis as MedicineMy pain, like many other AxSpA warriors, dates back to before I can even remember. I didn't get an official diagnosis until...reactions2comments
The Switch to Summer and Ankylosing Spondylitis SymptomsNow that the warmer period finally has arrived in the northern hemisphere many of us experience less flares. Though I myself have...reactions2comments
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