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 Most Valuable AxSpA Strategy Is PacingAfter my diagnosis with AxSpa one doctor told me that I needed to pace myself to manage chronic pain and chronic fatigue...reactions8comments
Arthritic Hands and Talk To Text for Ankylosing SpondylitisOver the past year, I have started experiencing more and more remarkably noticeable finger joint pain. I’ve always had a little bit...reactions5comments
What Brain Fog Feels Like With Ankylosing SpondylitisDo you ever struggle with remembering where you put things, forming complete thoughts, or even remembering what you were thinking about doing...reactions30comments
My 5 Essential Dos and Don’ts for AS FlaresThis morning, I woke up with a familiar, burning ache in my bones. In those first few hazy moments of consciousness, before...reactions15comments
Understanding and Managing the "Humira Hangover"Since Keegan, my husband with AS, began taking Adalimumab (Humira) over 2 years ago, he's always talked about a "Humira hangover." He'd...reactions32comments
5 Ways Our AxSpA Community is Coping with Chronic FatigueWe recently asked our email newsletter subscribers one question, and our community answered: What kind of content are you most interested in...reactions9comments
Foam Roller Basics and StretchingEditor's note: Please speak with your doctor before starting any new exercise program. A foam roller is a wonderful piece of exercise...reactions1comment
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
Muscle Spasms and Axial SpondyloarthritisWhen you google AS, there is a specific number of symptoms and a definition of what you should feel like. But I think this is...reactions44comments
Chronic Pain, Sleeping Separately, and Building a Strong RelationshipFor years now, my fiancé and I have slept separately due to my chronic pain. It hasn’t affected our relationship, thankfully, but...reactions3comments
My Decision to Stick With a Biologic, and How It’s HelpedThe decision to start any medication is one that I do not take lightly. I do my due diligence, ask lots of...reactions4comments
How Brain Fog Impacts My LifeWe all know brain fog all too well. For many of us, it started out as something small—merely stumbling on our words...reactions12comments
Let's Talk About Sex!With a chronic illness like ankylosing spondylitis, sex might be hard. The pain and stiffness from your disease might make you feel...reactions5comments
5 Ways I Relieve Pain in My Achilles HeelMy Achilles heel is literally my Achilles heel. An aspect of AS that is often overlooked is foot pain. AS can cause...reactions19comments
Living With Axial Spondyloarthritis & FibromyalgiaWhen you live with axial spondyloarthritis, the pain is constant. Not to mention the brain fog, extreme fatigue, stiffness, trouble sleeping, and...reactions2comments
Adapting To the Disappearance Of Restful SleepIt feels like common knowledge that the right amount of sleep can help with productivity, brain functioning, and maybe even help you...reactions6comments
Shower Tips for Ankylosing Spondylitis Pain and FatigueOne of the things I struggle most with due to ankylosing spondylitis and fibromyalgia is taking a shower. What used to be...reactions35comments
Managing Period Pain and Ankylosing Spondylitis FlaresWhenever my period is on its way, I know the true (monthly) battle is beginning. Not only do I contend with the...reactions16comments
What My Body Tells Me Before an Ankylosing Spondylitis Flare-upLiving with ankylosing spondylitis means dealing with flare-ups. I am not symptom free, so the level of symptoms I am used to...reactions12comments
