Right Now, I Need to Put Me FirstI know today you are having a hard time. Last night, you went to bed thinking tomorrow would be a better day...reactions1comment
3 Tips for Accessing AccommodationsNot long after I was diagnosed with axial spondyloarthritis, I spoke to my doctor about accommodations at college. My pain and brain...reactions3comments
Thinking About SnowOh, I so dislike Winter. I mean, I really do. I hate it. I like warmth. My joints and mood are much...reactions4comments
Not Just Coping But Living With a Chronic IllnessOne of the things that I hear from others who are living with chronic illnesses like ankylosing spondylitis is that they are...reactions2comments
She's Battling Things Her Smile Will Never ShareWhen I was a little girl, I couldn't wait to grow up. I wanted it to happen so fast. I looked up...reactions8comments
Adapting to Life with Ankylosing Spondylitis and FibromyalgiaLiving with ankylosing spondylitis and fibromyalgia is hard. It means being in pain and tired constantly. The never ending pain and fatigue...reactions2comments
Going To A Disability Job FairSince being diagnosed with AS, I have had real difficulties when it comes to finding employment. Prior to my diagnosis, I was...reactions8comments
Tips for Going to Live Music With a Chronic IllnessLast week was my first time since becoming this ill that I had gone back to my happy place: live music. When...reactions2comments
Ankylosing Spondylitis and a Proposed Rule in FloridaI am furious, outraged, and all the other negative, angry words one can think of regarding a recent decision of the Florida...reactions2comments
Living With AxSpa Has Helped Me Build Resilience Facing IllnessI have lived with AxSpa for many years; along the way I got diagnosed with fibromyalgia as well. I came to a...reactions6comments
Does Ankylosing Spondylitis Related Fatigue Impact Your Daily Life?Does AS-related fatigue impact your daily life? If so, you're NOT the only one. Answer the questions below, check out the recording...reactions1comment
My Lowest Point With AxSpa Was a GiftShortly after diagnosis when I was about 18, I remember going to the theater where my sister was working at the time...reactions1comment
4 Things That Make Me Happy2021 is a year that I’d love to forget. It just wouldn’t quit. The worst parts were losing a dear friend by...reactions6comments
Developing A Movement RoutineI've always been one of the "move it or lose it" types. Why? Because it's served me, and because movement is one...reactions2comments
Going Natural: My Decision To Stop Taking BiologicsIt's been a long 5 years of trying different treatments that have unfortunately not been successful for me. The medications have caused...reactions18comments
Finding Balance in Managing My ASWhen it comes to life lessons, it would seem I prefer to learn them the hard way! This was certainly the case...reactions3comments
Making Online Friends Changed My LifeAfter becoming incredibly ill and home bound, I not only lost my social life but also some friends along the way. This...reactions2comments
Gene Testing My Children for ASLike the majority of people with ankylosing spondylitis, I tested positive for the gene HLA-B27. Following my diagnosis I often wondered about...reactions3comments
Women With Non-Radiographic Axial SpondyloarthritisAnkylosing spondylitis and non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis are two types of the same disease. Diagnosis with one or the other depends on a...reactions7comments
4 Questions To Jumpstart Your Self-CareYou couldn’t pay me to relive 2021. It was the year that just wouldn’t quit. The worst parts were losing a dear...reactions2comments
