What an Ankylosing Spondylitis Flare Really Feels LikeIf you don’t deal with chronic pain or illness, you’re probably wondering what it’s actually like to experience a flare-up. Lucky for...reactions54comments
What Chronic Fatigue From an Illness Feels LikeThe concept of a "rest day" never really crossed my mind until I found myself experiencing serious ankylosing spondylitis fatigue. About a...reactions1comment
Ankylosing Spondylitis vs Osteoarthritis: How to Tell the DifferenceInflammatory back pain refers to pain and stiffness that comes along with an autoimmune condition such as ankylosing spondylitis. Wear-and-tear osteoarthritis and...reactions13comments
Stretch Your Way to Costochondritis Pain ReliefCostochondritis is a condition that causes pain in the chest area. It usually happens when the cartilage around your ribs gets inflamed...reactions16comments
My Experience With a Severe Sjogren’s Syndrome FlareA few years ago, I presented with blurry vision and a weird sensation of people moving away from me while I looked...reactions7comments
Living With Mental Health: A Personal JourneyAs a young lad my dad always told me, "Boys don’t cry." My mum too, would also comfort me. "Come on now...reactionscomments
Combatting Chronic Fatigue: 4 Ways to Cope with Physical SymptomsAside from the general knowledge of being absolutely exhausted all of the time, chronic fatigue is more than just feeling tired. In...reactions9comments
Fatigue-Busting Tips for Ankylosing SpondylitisWhen I'm in the throes of an ankylosing spondylitis (AS) flare-up, the fatigue is through the roof. We're talking about getting up...reactions5comments
I Finally Found the Right Doctor—and Here's What I've LearnedOne of the strangest lessons I have learned as a patient is that finding the right doctor is a lot like finding...reactions3comments
5 Signs An Ankylosing Spondylitis Flare Is ComingWhen an ankylosing spondylitis flare-up is about to happen, there are a few tell-tale signs I always experience. I’ve had ankylosing spondylitis...reactions18comments
How to Find the Right Rheumatologist for Axial SpondyloarthritisPeople who have chronic health conditions like ankylosing spondylitis (AS) or axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpa) might be advised by their regular doctor or...reactions8comments
More Than Just Back Pain: The AxSpa Symptoms No One Warned You AboutLiving with axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpa) means navigating a chronic condition characterized primarily by inflammation in the spine and sacroiliac (SI) joints. However...reactionscomments
5 Tips for Starting a Self-Injection BiologicMy husband, Keegan, has perfected the art of the biologic. I remember the first time he took it. He was so psyched...reactions4comments
My Diagnosis with Peripheral Spondyloarthritis and ASThere are two main categories of spondyloarthritis: axial spondyloarthritis and peripheral spondyloarthritis. Chances are, if you are reading this, you or someone...reactions24comments
Yes, Ankylosing Spondylitis Pain is That BadI'm naturally a highly empathic person. In my research of ankylosing spondylitis, I kept reading about the chronic pain but wanted to...reactions12comments
The 4-Month FlareMy most recent flare-up started 4 months ago during the weekend of my birthday celebration in New Orleans (yep, I'm a Scorpio!)...reactions28comments
Coping with an Axial Spondyloarthritis Flare That Won't EndI'm in another endless axial spondyloarthritis flare (again). How long will this one last? The days have gone by so fast. I'm...reactions19comments
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
Digestive System and Axial SpondyloarthritisSometimes I feel like the number of ways AxSpA can affect my body are endless. It’s extremely discouraging. But as a systemic...reactions15comments
Interstitial Cystitis and Ankylosing Spondylitis: Is There A Connection?Two weeks ago, I was diagnosed with interstitial cystitis. You know what they say about autoimmune conditions...you can't just have one, and...reactions12comments
