Questions I Ask Myself When Seeing a New DoctorLet’s talk specialty physicians. If you grimaced at the thought of having this conversation, you probably have had the same experience that...reactions7comments
Switching Doctors When You Want Better CareI’d had the same family doctor for 12 years. She was great to me for a long time, but as I wrote...reactions3comments
Navigating AxSpa Research and New DiscoveriesDid you know that researchers discovered the connection between HLA-B27 and AxSpa in the early 70s? And that biologics were introduced in...reactions1comment
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
Beyond Medication: Managing Axial Spondyloarthritis HolisticallyWhen I first was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis, I didn’t see or read a lot about stress management. In fact, all of...reactions3comments
Alternative Therapies and Ankylosing Spondylitis TreatmentI have always been interested in spirituality, mental health, and alternative methods of healing — even before I realized I was passionate...reactions5comments
My COVID Antivirals ExperienceAfter spending the best part of two years under virtual house arrest in an attempt to protect myself from COVID, it finally...reactions5comments
AxSpa and Sicca SyndromeIn the common sides effects of Humira, you can find a long list of things. I think I have Sicca syndrome, including...reactions9comments
Dry, Cracked, and Very ParchedA few years ago, I presented with blurry vision and a weird sensation of people moving away from me while I looked...reactions7comments
Inflammatory Arthritis and Intermittent FastingDisclaimer: I am not a doctor, so you should not take health advice from me. I am a chronic illness advocate and...reactions2comments
Adding Injury to AxSpA Pain: Thinking About Acute vs. Chronic PainMost of the pain I feel these days--well, for the past two decades--is chronic pain related to AxSpA. As I’ve previously mentioned...reactions4comments
An Unrealistic Outlook on ExerciseIn the past year, I have gained unwanted weight. This is due to a lack of mobility and medication. I was pretty much...reactions15comments
A Realistic Outlook on ExerciseIf you read my articles "An Unrealistic Outlook on Exercise" and the "All or Nothing Approach" you'll know that I haven't been...reactions14comments
Exercise is Medicine!This saying is not from me. I heard it during the presentation of a rheumatologist specialised in AxSpa. I thought this was...reactions5comments
Biologic Medications and My Finger InfectionHaving an autoimmune disease like AS, my body can be vulnerable to getting infections much easier. I am on biologics (I take...reactions5comments
Hold for Infections: My Recent Experience with Biologics and ImmunosuppressionMy life with biologics stretches back six years now. I was diagnosed nearly 15 years after initial symptoms appeared, and since I...reactions7comments
Biologics: To Take or Not to Take? That is the Question!When I was first diagnosed, I asked: "Is there a cure?" I was told there was no cure, but advanced treatments that...reactions3comments
I Had My Worst Flare in 3 YearsI recently experienced the worst flare I’ve had in 3 years. It was extremely emotional, difficult, and painful. I had my 17th...reactions1comment
Pain Management Tips & Tricks, Part 2: Exercise, Hydration, and MoreEditor's note: You can read Part 1 of Ali's "Pain Management" series here. When you're in pain the last thing you'd even...reactions4comments
How I Cope With Stiffness: Stretch Every DayI need to stretch every day. Without fault, my hips are always stiff and the only way to keep adequate mobility is...reactions5comments
