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
Navigating Winter Walks: A Guide for Dog Parents With AxSpaWalking my dog outside during the wintertime is a form of torture I don't wish upon anyone. As walking her is something...reactions4comments
Ten Years With AxSpa - My Longest Relationship!Ten years with my dark passenger (for those who watched Dexter 😉), my longest relationship! Oh...we had some big fights, some crises...reactions1comment
Reflecting on Life When My AS Was UndiagnosedAs a lot of us do around new year, I was reflecting on 2023, which got me thinking about life now compared...reactions1comment
Building a Firm Self-Care FoundationSelf care is about getting the most important parts of our lives going in the right direction instead of fighting each other...reactions1comment
Navigating the Maze: Inconclusive Tests and Life Beyond Axial SpondyloarthritisYour results came back inconclusive. When I heard those words, I couldn't help but feel disappointed and a twinge of anger. After...reactions4comments
Re-Thinking a Career That Works for ASFinding a job that works for AS can be hard. I recently had a coaching client who realized the job he once...reactions5comments
Tips For Surviving The Winter With ASI’ve never been the biggest fan of winter. Deep down I’m a massive child who just wants to wear shorts and a football shirt...reactions9comments
How I Have Improved My Sleep With AxSpaTo kick this blog off, I’ll mention that this journey to improve my sleep came from having a lot of fatigue. Although...reactions1comment
The Combo of Getting Sick and Having AxSpaWhen I try to tell my friends and family that I'm vulnerable to getting sick, they act like I'm whining and complaining...reactions2comments
Finally Growing Used to My Bi-Weekly InjectionsIt has taken over two years, but I am finally growing comfortable with my self-administered injections. In June 2020, I began using...reactions4comments
AxSpa and Sicca SyndromeIn the common sides effects of Humira, you can find a long list of things. I think I have Sicca syndrome, including...reactions9comments
Doing Better With ASDoing things can be difficult when you’ve got axial spondyloarthritis and fibromyalgia. Motivation is nothing compared to pain and fatigue. No matter...reactions1comment
When Friendships Don’t Survive Your Chronic IllnessLil and I met at work in our early 20s. She was hilarious and outrageous and we clicked instantly. Going anywhere with...reactions6comments
Sex and AS: Position Pain Ratings and Tips for Pain Free PassionNewsflash - people with chronic illnesses and disabilities enjoy sex too! You wouldn’t think it as a lot of the time we...reactions8comments
When the Cost of Care Makes Access an IssueWhen I was growing up, my family reserved hospital visits for emergencies that couldn't wait until the doctor's office opened in the...reactions4comments
Dealing With the Lack of Knowledge of AS in HealthcareBefore I was diagnosed with ankylosis spondylitis, I’d never heard of it. I spent a lot of time researching my condition, then...reactions4comments
My 4 Arthritis Self-Care BasicsSelf-care makes up a substantial portion of our quality of life, especially for those of us living with arthritis. However, similar to...reactions5comments
