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
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
"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
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
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
Cultivating Resilience In Hard Times 101: SuppliesI'm writing to you in September, the 50th month of 2020, in the year of our Despotic Overlord COVID-19. By now, we've...reactions1comment
Getting Through the Day: A Vlog With Auldyn & KeeganOur AS advocates, Auldyn and Keegan, are married with a toddler...and Keegan lives every day as a stay-at-home dad with ankylosing spondylitis...reactionscomments
What Do You Know About Rheumatic Diseases?What is a rheumatic disease? A rheumatic disease is an autoimmune and inflammatory condition that causes the body’s immune system to attack...reactionscomments
Specialist Access in Medically Underserved CommunitiesLooking back, I now know how fortunate I’ve been when it comes to healthcare access. When I was younger, I didn’t spend...reactions1comment
My AS and Travel AnxietyBefore I had AS I loved to travel. I still absolutely love traveling, but now I get terrible anxiety before every trip...reactionscomments
How AS Patients Can Be Better To One AnotherAs an AS patient, I've lived in forums and Facebook groups, attended AS support meetings and met or corresponded with all sorts...reactions1comment
What Does Positivity Look Like With AS and Chronic Pain?For the past year, I became a bit of a cynic when it came to the positivity movement I'd been seeing all...reactionscomments
Brain Fog: The Impact of RA on Mental FunctioningResults from the 2019 RA In America Survey showed that 61 percent of survey participants living with RA experienced brain fog within...reactionscomments
Ask The Advocate: How PsA Impacts Daily LifePsoriatic arthritis can change how you live your life every single day. This condition is the center of the wheel that outreaches...reactionscomments
Dry, Cracked, and Very ParchedA few years ago, I presented with blurry vision and a weird sensation of people moving away from me while I looked...reactions4comments
4 Self-Advocating TipsWhen suffering from such a mysterious illness, you are often required to see multiple doctors that specialize in different things. I can...reactions4comments
Brain Fog: The Impact of RA on Mental FunctioningResults from the 2019 RA In America Survey showed that 61 percent of survey participants living with RA experienced brain fog within...reactionscomments
Using Assistive DevicesAxial spondyloarthritis can cause pain, swelling, and stiffness in the back and hips along with other joints such as the knees, shoulder...reactionscomments
