Finding a New Normal with AS2020 has been an interesting year, to say the least. The COVID-19 pandemic prompted a global response and altered the day-to-day lives...reactions1comment
Is Chronic Illness My Entire Identity Now?When I got seriously sick and diagnosed with axial spondyloarthritis in 2017 — I mean, I'd had symptoms (uveitis, fatigue, stomach issues...reactionscomments
Exercise is Medicine!This saying is not from me. I heard it during the presentation of a rheumatologist specialised in AxSpa. I thought this was...reactions5comments
Cultivating Resilience In Hard Times 102: Structure, Commitments, And OpportunitiesThe iconic Hills Are Alive scene from The Sound of Music has been reborn a thousand times over in memes. Generally, a...reactions1comment
The Second Wave of COVID-19 is HereIt’s not a huge surprise. We all knew it was coming. School has started back up and here we are. I live...reactions1comment
My Spine is Like a Roller CoasterI like roller coasters. I have not been on one for several years as my arthritis issues generally do not allow me to...reactions2comments
Doing Halloween Safely At Home!Celebrating Halloween with AxSpa can be difficult. Some of us can't trick-or-trick due to mobility issues, don't feel comfortable going out because...reactions1comment
What My Rheumatologist Suggested For FatigueFatigue is my worst enemy. I almost never stop talking about how tired I am, and I’m sorry if you’ve ever had...reactions12comments
Learning Adult Lessons Through Having ASPerhaps a silly title, finding out how to go from a teenager to an adult was quite a journey for Keegan, my...reactions1comment
My Illness Through My Children's Eyes: An InterviewWhen I was first diagnosed with AS, my number one worry was how my illness was going to impact the lives of...reactions2comments
What Happens When I Overdo ItEver since COVID hit, I haven’t really been active. I wasn’t the most active person before, but I’ve barely even done yoga...reactions2comments
"It’s Not the Blender": Being Pro-Active vs. Reactive to my ASIt was December last year, as I slumped on our bedroom floor, having my suddenly burst into tears about having to carry...reactions3comments
Fibromyalgia, the Unannounced Passenger…Once my axial spondyloarthritis was under control with a prescription of biologics and physiotherapy, on paper I was sorted. Yet, pain and...reactions2comments
My Top 5 Comfort Must-Haves For ASWhen I started experiencing symptoms of AS, comfort suddenly became the forefront of my life. If you suffer from AS, then you...reactions15comments
Getting Hygge On Flare-Up DaysI've taken a very intentional approach to how I use my space when I'm in a flare-up. If I'm going to be...reactions1comment
Letting Go of What You Can't ControlThe easiest and most logical thing in theory, and for me, incredibly difficult to put in practice. I found the concept a...reactions1comment
Yoga is a Safe and Cheerful Companion to my AxSpAI came across yoga a few years back now. I think I was looking for something a little spiritual and slow pace...reactions5comments
Physical Therapy FAQ: Part TwoEditor's note: This is Part 2 of Katie's article. Please read Part 1 of Physical Therapy FAQs first!Physical therapists (PTs) are highly...reactionscomments
My Life is Not SadI’ve noticed through talking with a few friends, and meeting new people, that I get a lot of pity when I mention...reactionscomments
No, You Didn't Give Yourself AxSpa or ASI hear a lot of people saying that they feel they're in some way responsible for their chronic illness (like this MultipleSclerosis.net...reactions2comments
