The Art of At-Home MassageLight up some candles. Get the aromatherapy going. Put on some soothing music. It's time for an at-home massage. At least, that's...reactions2comments
The Upside of Getting a DiagnosisThe night I found out I had AS is permanently imprinted on my mind. I was working late supervising a new team...reactions2comments
There’s No "One Size Fits All" With Axial SpondyloarthritisIf you and I were to sit down and compare notes about our health we would probably have much in common. I’m...reactions3comments
What's In My AxSpa Toolbox?Ever since I learned of my axial spondyloarthritis diagnosis, I began to gather tools to add to my coping toolbox! AxSpa can...reactions2comments
Dynamic Disability Means I Get To Define My ExperienceFor so long, using the term "disabled" to describe myself felt so it’s off-limits to me. It still does. Unless my AS...reactions4comments
A Letter For Every Time I Feel Like Giving UpDear me, AxSpa warrior: I know you were so excited, that you were having some good days and on a roll. I...reactions2comments
Do I Need a Colonoscopy?I had my first colonoscopy in 2021 due to a life-threatening anemia, unexplained fatigue, weight loss, and abdominal pain. Most cultures have...reactions7comments
My Balance Between Self-Discipline and Self-DeprecationThere is a very fine line between having good self-discipline and striving to live a perfect life. Towing that line has had...reactions3comments
No More Adventures with My DogsMeet Maggie and Charlie. Maggie is a 5-year-old Basset Hound and Charlie is a 4-year-old mix between a German Shepard and a Huskey...reactions5comments
I Hope That College Remains OnlineI have passed all my exams and I am finally in the final year of my degree! I’m excited and nervous to get...reactions5comments
The Importance of Having a Medical “Dream Team”My biggest regret over the last 16 years of being chronically ill is this: I wish I had assembled a team of...reactions3comments
Autumn and the Seasonal Shift of SymptomsFall is by far my favorite time of year, especially when living in a place with prime foliage. The few weeks at...reactions4comments
Advocates Sharing With Advocates: René and James Chat About a "New Normal"In my last article I interviewed Health Union advocate James Hollens. This is the continuation of that interview. Because we all have...reactions3comments
Who I Was Before AxSpa Is Very Different Than Who I Am NowBefore getting diagnosed, I was always an "on-the-go" kind of person. I used to love to go out. I hated being home...reactions2comments
When You Feel No PainThere are a few times when I feel almost no pain. First, when I’m very sick, like with an infection of some...reactions6comments
Everyday Tasks Made Difficult By Ankylosing SpondylitisA few days ago, I was asked how I knew my backache was something more than just that. Other than my rapid...reactions8comments
Time Spent Managing My Health: An Investment That Comes With a PriceI recall filling a survey on this website and answering a question about the amount of time I spend managing my condition...reactions4comments
A Trip Away With an Uncomfortable BedSince I was about 10 years old, every summer I would go on a holiday with my mam, my aunt and my grandparents...reactions11comments
COVID-19 Vaccine And Flare-UpsAs someone living with AxSpA, I've had several flare-ups in my life. Some last for a couple of days, others last for...reactions5comments
We Should Collaborate With Our DoctorsGrowing up, I got it into my head that doctors were akin to authority figures or bosses. What they said was law...reactions3comments
