My First Time Attending an AS Support GroupThis month I attended an online meet-up of my local AS support group. It was the first time I’ve ever done something...reactions1comment
Finding Balance in Pushing Yourself and Resting with WorkOver the last 6 months, I have been diligent in getting myself back into a consistent work schedule. I work from home...reactions2comments
I’ve Been Doing BetterI realized I haven’t written an article in months. There are multiple reasons for that. I haven’t really had any new ideas...reactions1comment
Flares Still Happen, and I Accept Them as MessengersI have now been living with AS for the past 11 years. At the beginning, flares came very frequently, and in an...reactions4comments
How I Manage Wildfire Season With "Pre-Existing Health Conditions"It is the worst wildfire season in history. That’s the rhetoric I keep hearing from the media. In all fairness, it may...reactions1comment
The Good, Bad, and Ugly of Specialty PharmaciesFor the last 6 months, I’ve been navigating the special pharmacy world extensively. For a variety of reasons, my health insurance benefits...reactions1comment
Sleepless Nights Continue ContinuouslySleepless nights are something I been writing a lot about. It's part of the biggest struggle I've been having. I know I...reactions3comments
The Four Minute Mile: Setting AxSpa GoalsThe four minute mile--many people know how the story goes. No one was able to run a sub 4-minute mile and it...reactions2comments
6 Arthritis Self-Care TouchstonesMany years ago people tested the authenticity and purity of silver and gold by dragging samples over special stones. The resulting color...reactions1comment
Navigating Autoimmune Healing Without Succumbing to Dietary FadsIn today's society, the prevalence of autoimmune conditions, such as ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), is rising. These conditions, affecting...reactions2comments
Health Anxiety and My Axial SpondyloarthritisOver the past few months, I have struggled to cope with my health anxiety. On some days it's just as prevalent as...reactions1comment
Bad Air Quality, Wildfires, and Flare-UpsLiving with a chronic condition like AxSpa can be challenging on its own, but when external factors exacerbate the symptoms, the struggle...reactions2comments
Making Camping Trips Doable With ASOne of our family’s favorite pastimes has always been going away camping. I’ve missed quite a few of those trips over the...reactions2comments
Finally Meeting Some Super SpooniesWhen I was first diagnosed with an arthritic condition, I felt very confused and alone. I always thought arthritis was a bit of knee pain that my grandmother used as...reactionscomments
I Got Disability Support!I have something very exciting to share! After 6 whole years of applying, getting denied, appealing, and getting denied again, I’ve finally...reactions12comments
2 Tips for Flying With Ankylosing SpondylitisFlying is always a nightmare with ankylosing spondylitis (AS). Even when I've flown in best-case scenarios—like in an upgraded premium seat—the pain...reactions5comments
Getting Complacent With Self CareHaving a chronic illness like AS can be utterly exhausting. Not only are we already exhausted from the fatigue that it forces...reactions4comments
The Stress FlareI’ve been having trouble sleeping at night. I’ve been stressed, and not only am I struggling to quiet my mind enough to...reactions5comments
Managing Seasonal Joint Pain for a More Fulfilling LifeThere was a time when the changing seasons used to bring me joy, but now it seems to give me joint pain...reactions5comments
Faking it With Ankylosing SpondylitisI am a faker. I admit it. But I bet it is not what you are thinking. I fake people out about...reactions2comments
