Living

Growing up, I went through stages of depression, anxiety, and always not feeling well for long periods of time. I thought it was maybe just my body going through another...

You’re sitting at your desk with a heat pad plugged in, on high, and strapped to your lower back. A co-worker walks by, notices your setup, and stops to ask...

One of the most critical issues I think we've all been facing in the past few years is the regularity of disinformation. We have seen it during political elections and...

I’ve recently started a few different medications. My doctors and I are still trying to figure out what works best for all my conditions: depression, anxiety, AS, fibromyalgia, and colitis...

Here in Australia we’re leaving the cold weather behind and enjoying the spring. At this time I’m once again conscious of all my friends in the northern hemisphere living through...

I used to remind myself that I'm not the only one going through things in life. Sometimes my expectations of others wasn't fair. I expected everyone to check on me...

It’s no secret that getting diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) can be a life-changing experience. It is an inflammatory disease that can cause pain, stiffness, and immobility in the spine...

I know today you are having a hard time. Last night, you went to bed thinking tomorrow would be a better day. You went to bed thinking tomorrow would be...

Not long after I was diagnosed with axial spondyloarthritis, I spoke to my doctor about accommodations at college. My pain and brain fog add a difficult layer to learning, and...

Oh, I so dislike Winter. I mean, I really do. I hate it. I like warmth. My joints and mood are much better in Spring and Summer. So much better...

One of the things that I hear from others who are living with chronic illnesses like ankylosing spondylitis is that they are just trying to cope with daily life with...

When I was a little girl, I couldn't wait to grow up. I wanted it to happen so fast. I looked up to the older ones and wished for it...

Living with ankylosing spondylitis and fibromyalgia is hard. It means being in pain and tired constantly. The never ending pain and fatigue became my new norm. So, I had to...

Since being diagnosed with AS, I have had real difficulties when it comes to finding employment. Prior to my diagnosis, I was working in education, but sacked on account of...

Last week was my first time since becoming this ill that I had gone back to my happy place: live music. When I was in remission concerts used to be...

I am furious, outraged, and all the other negative, angry words one can think of regarding a recent decision of the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA). The sports medicine...

I have lived with AxSpa for many years; along the way I got diagnosed with fibromyalgia as well. I came to a realization last year that living with chronic conditions...

Does AS-related fatigue impact your daily life? If so, you're NOT the only one. Answer the questions below, check out the recording of our discussion with Lisa and Tomesha, and...

Shortly after diagnosis when I was about 18, I remember going to the theater where my sister was working at the time. Me, my mum, and sister saw a show...

2021 is a year that I’d love to forget. It just wouldn’t quit. The worst parts were losing a dear friend by suicide, while my family and I dealt with...