Grieving The Self Of YesterdayOne of the hardest things about living with a chronic illness, particularly a degenerative one, is that you are always grieving for...reactions1comment
Drug Denial: I Think I Need Meds AgainIt's funny how chronic illness works. It really forces you into the present moment, in a weird way. When you're good and...reactions3comments
A Letter to my ASDear Steff’s AS, Hi, it’s me, Steff. I want to write you a letter to air out both my grievances and my...reactions6comments
Due to AS Symptoms, I Chose to Quit My JobI was diagnosed with AS while I was an English teacher. From 2009-2017, I had the great privilege of teaching high school...reactions5comments
Fight Fatigue and Get Your Energy BackA chronic condition like AxSpA comes with many different challenges and symptoms. Fatigue is one of the most common ones across people’s...reactions5comments
Alternative Options for Managing Chronic PainWhile doctors may prescribe pain medications for AxSpA, like NSAIDS, not everyone wants to take these prescriptions long-term, and some people don’t...reactions2comments
Small Daily Healthy Habits: Lifestyle MattersWe all are on a different path and stage on our journeys with AS. Some of us with more symptoms or a...reactions3comments
AS Was A Wake Up CallWhen I was in graduate school, my life was messy. I was working at a bookstore that undervalued and underpaid its employees...reactions1comment
Meeting Our Members: An Interview with BiancaAnthony from AnkylosingSpondylitis.net recently had the pleasure of interviewing one of our talented community members, Bianca. Bianca submitted a poem in our...reactions10comments
Ask the nr-AxSpA Advocates: Diagnosis and Progression WorriesEditor's note: You can read Part 1 of this series here. The spondyloarthritis community has changed a lot these past few years...reactions1comment
Chronic Illness, Sharing Stories, and VulnerabilityA chronic illness community can be an essential wellness tool. It allows you to surround yourself with people who just get it...reactionscomments
Redefining the Balance of Rest and ProductivityWe live in an age where people glorify productivity at an unhealthy volume. The “hustle” can’t stop and if you do, well...reactions2comments
Tips for Parents with a NewbornI'm sitting on my bed as I begin this article. Next to me is Keegan (my husband with AS) and my 8-week-old...reactions5comments
In Defense of Fun: Chronic Illness ManagementI've been in a dark hole lately. The pain has gotten pretty intense and incredibly constant. Just when I think I'm doing...reactions4comments
How I Knew Humira Wasn’t For MeI was on Humira for 6 and a half months. I knew I should give it around 6 months to be completely...reactions9comments
Interstitial Cystitis and Ankylosing Spondylitis: Is There A Connection?Two weeks ago, I was diagnosed with interstitial cystitis. You know what they say about autoimmune conditions...you can't just have one, and...reactions12comments
Understanding My Pain Helps Me Manage ItEven with a treatment that is effective and regular exercise, AxSpA reminds me that it is still here, and manifests itself through...reactions4comments
Interviewing my Family Members About my ASBeing diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) was major event in my life that not only affected me, but also the people in...reactions3comments
Ways to Support Someone Living with a Chronic IllnessIf you care for or live with someone diagnosed with a chronic illness, then you know some days are harder than others...reactions4comments
Day in the Life: Flare DayI’m going to walk you through what my day looks like when I’m flaring. As a note, I do have other conditions...reactionscomments
