Broken SpineI like to find used paperbacks for my ever-churning library of reading material. I usually have at least one book and one magazine...reactions3comments
Nature's Green Gifts To The Chronically IllInspired by an article about the healing power of nature over at PsoriaticArthritis.net by Diane T., I wanted to share a bit...reactions2comments
Am I Too Much for My Friends?Over the past 4 years of having AS, I’ve run into this problem over and over. I wonder if I’m too much...reactions5comments
Eyes on the Prize: Setting GoalsI was diagnosed with non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis in May 2019 after many years of chronic pain. I’m the type of person who...reactions2comments
A Journey to AcceptanceIn the early nineties, doctors diagnosed me with ankylosing spondylitis. With me being in my teens I couldn't really comprehend what kind...reactions12comments
AxSpa and Medical GaslightingI had been struggling for a few years when I finally had enough of not having some sort of solution or treatment...reactions1comment
The Rollercoaster of Living with Chronic PainBeing in pain 24 hours of the day, 7 days of the week is exhausting. Losing sleep because of it, waking up...reactionscomments
What My Days Look Like Living with AS: Part 1It’s 6:50 AM. The alarm is going off, but I don’t want to move. I didn’t sleep but probably 4-5 hours. I...reactions5comments
How Technology Brings Both Convenience and Confusion: Results of the Connected Health SurveySometimes, it feels like we are surrounded by technology. Apps, devices, trackers, and gadgets are everywhere! In this digital age, though, everyone...reactionscomments
Service Animals and Emotional Support AnimalsIf you have axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), you might have considered a service animal to support you. Service animals are often associated with...reactions7comments
A Little Bit About Me and My ASThroughout my life I have always been tired, I thought this was "normal." I have suffered from mild back pain on and...reactions4comments
Hi, I’m “Just The Immunocompromised”As the COVID-19 pandemic drudges on, so does my frustration, as I watch people I once thought to be intelligent make brainless...reactions3comments
Beyond Medication: Managing Axial Spondyloarthritis HolisticallyWhen I first was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis, I didn’t see or read a lot about stress management. In fact, all of...reactions3comments
My Challenge to Adapt to the Unpredictable AxSpaI used to live a full-on life, enjoying planning many things such as dinner with friends, holidays, weekends away, various activities, and...reactions4comments
Our Winding Journey to Finding RheumatologistsSince I've started writing and moderating for AnkylosingSpondylitis.net, I read countless stories about how difficult it is for AS patients to find...reactions4comments
I Don’t Like Long Walks on the Beach: Dating and Chronic PainFor anyone, dating can be scary — putting yourself out there, being vulnerable, and hoping that the other person accepts you. Having...reactions3comments
Balancing School While Managing ASStarting school while living with the often-times debilitating symptoms of AS can be nerve-wracking. About six months ago I began my first...reactions1comment
Sharing the Good Days When You Have AxSpAAt the beginning of the holiday season, I was struggling through the start of a flare up. I knew that the holidays...reactions2comments
I Decided to Reclaim my BodySomething that I’m sure is common with many of us ASers is that we aren’t happy with our bodies. It’s reasonable…I mean...reactions1comment
How Connecting to Nature Helps Chronic PainKeegan, my husband with AS, always has loved being outside. When I first met Keegan, I was surprised at the 30-minute ride...reactions5comments
