2 Tips for Flying With Ankylosing SpondylitisFlying is always a nightmare with ankylosing spondylitis (AS). Even when I've flown in best-case scenarios—like in an upgraded premium seat—the pain...reactions5comments
Committing to a Team With an Unpredictable IllnessI’ve been figure skating for much longer than I’ve been chronically ill. To me, nothing is more freeing than gliding across the...reactions3comments
Cultivating Self-Fulfillment in a Hyper-Productive WorldOne thing I’ve learned through coming out of remission and adopting other symptoms the last two years is this: people are obsessed...reactions2comments
Relationship Red Flags: Can They Really Accept Your Illness?There was a time in my life where I had been in a relationship for about four years. After this relationship fell...reactions3comments
How I Prevent Fatigue from Derailing My Exercise RoutineI used to be one who could quickly work out for an hour or more every day and never feel tired. I...reactions11comments
I'm At Risk, Too: Sharing Our Diagnoses During COVID-19As the terms “immunocompromised” and “suppressed immune system” flow through social media and news outlets linked to conversations surrounding COVID-19, I have...reactionscomments
COVID-19 Pandemic and Ankylosing Spondylitis: Patient StoriesSince the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, so many people have been affected by stress, the unknown, and the changing landscape. However...reactionscomments
How I Incorporate the Topic of AS into My College WorkI am a student studying Social Care Work. If you’ve read my article AS Doesn’t Give a Damn About College Deadlines or...reactions1comment
Finding My First Job Since My AS DiagnosisHaving AS has certainly had a very detrimental impact on my career. I was sacked by my employers once they learned my new medical status...reactions11comments
When the Caregiver Hits Rock BottomAlmost every morning, I wake up at 5am to get ready for work. I pack a lunch for my daughter and hope...reactions1comment
Overcoming Anxiety and Navigating the Future With Axial SpondyloarthritisIf you've recently been diagnosed with axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpA) or another health condition, it's natural to have concerns about the future. I...reactions2comments
Surprise! I’m a Competitive Athlete Again!I didn’t think becoming a competitive athlete would happen again! I share my journey as an athlete in this article. Sometimes, things...reactions6comments
My Achilles Heel Is Literally My Achilles HeelAn aspect of AS that is often overlooked is foot pain. AS can cause a lot of pain in the foot, especially...reactions19comments
Degenerative Disc Disease and AxSpaAxial spondyloarthritis (AxSpa) and degenerative disc disease are both illnesses of the spine that share many of the same painful symptoms. Sometimes...reactions12comments
Life Before And After FusionMy husband, Keegan, walked with a limp for a long time before he was diagnosed with AxSpa. I remember one night he...reactions2comments
My Flare Kit for Axial SpondyloarthritisWhen you are in a flare, it can be hard to think of anything positive. Flares bring me into a depression since...reactions1comment
Developing Your Fatigue Response Plan, Part 2: The BasicsSpondyloarthritis has lots of things going for it as far as treachery goes. It's hard to pronounce. People don't know what it...reactions2comments
Tips on Keeping Up With Replies With a Chronic IllnessI wrote an article a while back about my struggles with responding to friends’ messages - one of the many consequences of living with a...reactionscomments
How I Use NSAIDs to Manage AS SymptomsLike most people, the first medication I was prescribed when first diagnosed with AS was a course of anti-inflammatories. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs...reactions1comment
Navigating Winter Walks: A Guide for Dog Parents With AxSpaWalking my dog outside during the wintertime is a form of torture I don't wish upon anyone. As walking her is something...reactions4comments
