Gardening Tips For Self-CareMost gardeners start spring filled with the dreams that kept us going through the winter in one bucket and the reality of...reactions1comment
The Sitting SituationAfter being diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis I've become more aware of my postures and time spent seated. Even though I start with...reactions5comments
I Started Using a Walker for my FatigueWithin the past year of my life, my chronic fatigue has taken over. It outshines the pain to the point where my...reactionscomments
Returning to the OfficeI returned to the office just over a month ago. It was the first time spending a full day, let alone a...reactions2comments
I Had to Go to the Hospital Because of CimziaIn my last article, Finally, My Cimzmia Migraine Stopped, I speak about how it made me feel for three months and what...reactions2comments
Caring for Pets When DisabledFinding out I have ankylosing spondylitis was terrifying because I had no idea how it would affect my life. I lost friends...reactions4comments
We Need to Be Talking About Medical PTSDI have been lucky to meet many courageous, intelligent, and resourceful fellow patients online over the years. They are some of the...reactions1comment
My Spine's Favorite SeasonAs a Canadian who endures freezing temperatures for the majority of the year, summer has always been my favorite season — days...reactions2comments
Take the Person Before Patient SurveyThe Person Before Patient Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! What makes us the people we are? Living with...reactionscomments
Unhelpful Weight Advice and Ankylosing SpondylitisTrying to live a normal life with ankylosing spondylitis is a struggle for many of us. The pain and the lack of...reactions1comment
Dealing With a Chronically Ill and Changing BodyWhen we talk about ourselves (and other people), we often reference character qualities as if they’re immutable and innate. We have expectations...reactions1comment
When The Pain Mysteriously DisappearsThere have been a few times when I felt almost no pain — and a few months of painlessness that led me...reactions3comments
4 Journaling Prompts for Chronic Illness ManagementWrite an honest letter to your body — to its pain, to its fatigue, to the way it has changed over time...reactions4comments
I Tried (and Bought) a TENS UnitSo, picture this. I am walking through a big convention center filled with hundreds of vendors all displaying (most not selling) all manner...reactions5comments
Traveling With Axial SpondyloarthritisNow that warmer weather is here, I find myself daydreaming about all the places I hope to visit this summer. I recently...reactionscomments
CBD is Part of My Pain Management Toolbox!In this article, I will speak about how I use CBD to manage my condition. I have been using CBD products for...reactions6comments
Interview: How Coaching Could Change The Way You Live With AxSpa (Part 3)Editor's note: This article is a part of a series. You can read part 1 and part 2 of this interview on...reactionscomments
My 10-year Anniversary with AS – 10 Insights Gained (Part 2)This is part 2 of the series. Please refer to part 1 for insights one through five about my 10-year journey with AS. Two areas...reactions1comment
Is This Long-Haul COVID Or Is This My Ankylosing Spondylitis?I was diagnosed with COVID-19 a few months ago, at the end of March 2021. If it weren't tragic, it would be...reactions6comments
When You Don't "Look" Sick EnoughMy ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a strange creature — it's very unpredictable and there are times when it doesn't seem to exist...reactions1comment
