Pain and SleeplessnessI’ll be honest, I’ve always had some trouble sleeping. As a kid it would take me several hours to fall asleep, but...reactions2comments
Alternative Treatments For Ankylosing Spondylitis ReliefI am so grateful for my ankylosing spondylitis medication. It has successfully reduced many of my symptoms and helped me get a...reactionscomments
Stretch Your Way to Costochondritis Pain ReliefCostochondritis is a condition that causes pain in the chest area. It usually happens when the cartilage around your ribs gets inflamed...reactions16comments
Self-Care as a Practice for People With AxSpaI’m still working out the details of what self-care means for me. If I’m being honest, my idea of self-care and my...reactions5comments
3 Types of Physical Activity to Consider With AxSpaWe all know that physical activity is essential for our health. Being physically active can support our brain health, strengthen our bones...reactions7comments
An Unnerving Complication of AxSpa: CostochondritisAxial spondyloarthritis is a systemic disease, so I know it has the potential to affect any organ system (and therefore any area)...reactions14comments
6 Steps For Self-Care SuccessAuthentic self-care is grounded in the actions required to align our needs, desires, and commitments with our actions. It’s a deep process...reactions3comments
Tips For Dating With ASDating with a chronic illness sure can be tough. We have a complicated enough relationship with our immune system, so having another...reactions3comments
Top 5 Things I've Learned As An AS PatientOver the past few years, I've learned a lot about what it means to have ankylosing spondylitis. When I was first diagnosed...reactions6comments
Reasons To Date A SpoonieLet’s be honest - dating with a chronic illness is tough. A quick glance at my tragic love life would more than confirm this...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
The Powerful Synergy of Lifestyle Change and Medical TreatmentThere often seem to be two opposing camps in managing AS: adopt a healthy lifestyle or take the conventional medical approach. As...reactionscomments
Finding Balance in Managing My ASWhen it comes to life lessons, it would seem I prefer to learn them the hard way! This was certainly the case...reactions3comments
Gut Healing Strategies I Use to Help Manage Axial SpondyloarthritisWorking as a health coach, I often find myself talking with people about improving the health of their gut. I’ve been focussed...reactions16comments
Food Swaps: How Dietary Changes Worked To Reduce My SymptomsChanging my diet has been a game-changer for me in reducing the painful inflammation of axial spondyloarthritis (axSpa). Ten years ago I...reactions6comments
Five Things I Learned About Dietary Change for Ankylosing SpondylitisGluten-free, paleo, dairy-free, nightshade-free, starch-free, GAPS...if there’s a diet recommended for ankylosing spondylitis, I’ve probably tried it. Soon after my diagnosis, I...reactions3comments
AS Pregnancy, the Never-Ending Flare, and Being a Medical UnicornEditor's note: Read part 1 of Erin's journey here. I've heard people say that the second trimester is supposed to be the...reactions4comments
Managing Chronic Pain and AS With Medical MarijuanaEditor's Note: The information in this article is for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Laws regarding the...reactions8comments
How I Use Medical Cannabis to Manage AxSpaEditor's Note: The information in this article is for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Laws regarding the...reactions10comments
My Experience With Accessible Transportation ServicesThere is an accessible transportation service in Ontario called TransHelp. Many disabled and elderly people use it. For a reduced fair, eligible...reactions4comments
