Major Surgery With AxSpAAfter a diagnosis of a chronic condition that degrades your joints over time, it isn’t surprising you may eventually need surgery. But...reactions8comments
What My Bullet Journal Taught MeI spent some time exploring Bullet Journal techniques several years ago in hopes of adapting it for my Spoonie Chat folks, but...reactions3comments
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
Doing Halloween Safely At Home!Celebrating Halloween with AxSpa can be difficult. Some of us can't trick-or-trick due to mobility issues, don't feel comfortable going out because...reactions1comment
It Finally Happened: I Fractured My SpineI spent about half a year thinking I was experiencing a recurrent, terrible axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpA) flare-up only to learn that I...reactions8comments
My Experience of Trying Acupuncture For My ASI’ve been receiving care from a chronic pain clinic, and a few months ago they offered me acupuncture. I had a telephone...reactions10comments
Insurance is Crucial for Patients With AxSpAI was informed I had a gene mutation a few months ago that could contribute to more severe health complications down the...reactions2comments
Investing in Tools That Help Make Life Easier With ASSomeone once told me to never skimp when buying the tools you’ll use the most. This has taken on a new meaning...reactions16comments
7 Years in "No Diagnosis Land," Part 1Many people experience symptoms of AxSpA for quite some time before being diagnosed. Some are misdiagnosed, while others are dismissed as having...reactions5comments
An Interview With Personal Trainer and AS Patient, John FrazierHere at AxialSpondyloarthritis.net, we know that fitness and AxSpa can have a complicated relationship. Exercise is important to reduce stiffness and maintain...reactions1comment
Health Professionals I’ve Added to My AS TeamOver the years I’ve visited a number of different health professionals to help me manage my axial spondyloarthritis. Some have not proven...reactions1comment
Switching From a Biologic to a BiosimilarI began my first biologic treatment, Humira, just over a year ago. After 11 months, I had a follow-up appointment with my...reactions3comments
Building a Care TeamBeing chronically ill means that doctor’s appointments are routine and frequent. It also likely means you have several different types of doctors...reactions2comments
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
Why Advocating for Yourself Feels Difficult, Especially With FamilyFor those grappling with Axial Spondyloarthritis (axSpA), moments with family can quickly become challenging encounters that leave us frustrated and misunderstood. I...reactions2comments
Periods and Ankylosing Spondylitis: How I ManageWhenever my period is on its way, I know the true (monthly) battle is beginning. Not only do I contend with the...reactions16comments
Keegan’s Experience With the Mediterranean DietMy husband Keegan finally hit the point where his AS was stable. The last few years brought lots of challenges that impacted...reactions3comments
AxSpa and HysterectomyWhen it comes to diseases that include a lot of inflammation, we often see a lot of co-existing illnesses. My struggles started at...reactions3comments
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
Chronically Ill Through COVID-19The COVID-19 pandemic as well as my spondyloarthritis (SpA) have tossed me in so many directions over the past 2 to 3...reactions5comments
