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
Post-Activity Stiffness and Psoriatic ArthritisPlease do not take this as the standard stiffness all of us with psoriatic arthritis usually experience first thing in the mornings...reactionscomments
Keeping Warm and Cozy With ASThe winter months were always my favorite time of the year as a child, not because I enjoy the cold. I enjoyed...reactions2comments
Another Winter With AxSpaHere in Australia we’re leaving the cold weather behind and enjoying the spring. At this time I’m once again conscious of all...reactions1comment
Learning To Pace Myself Has Changed My LifePacing is probably the most useful thing I have learned on my journey to live better with AxSpa, and with fibromyalgia too...reactions8comments
Finding Balance in Pushing Yourself and Resting with WorkOver the last 6 months, I have been diligent in getting myself back into a consistent work schedule. I work from home...reactions2comments
Redefining the Balance of Rest and ProductivityWe live in an age where people glorify productivity at an unhealthy volume. The “hustle” can’t stop and if you do, well...reactions2comments
Genetics of Axial SpondyloarthritisGenes are passed down from parents to their children. They are composed of DNA that dictates things like your eye color and...reactions1comment
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
Building a Firm Self-Care FoundationSelf care is about getting the most important parts of our lives going in the right direction instead of fighting each other...reactions1comment
Navigating the Maze: Inconclusive Tests and Life Beyond Axial SpondyloarthritisYour results came back inconclusive. When I heard those words, I couldn't help but feel disappointed and a twinge of anger. After...reactions4comments
Re-Thinking a Career That Works for ASFinding a job that works for AS can be hard. I recently had a coaching client who realized the job he once...reactions5comments
Four Ways to Destress in Stressful TimesSince the beginning of the pandemic it seems like increased stress levels have become the new normal. Stress can be a risk...reactions2comments
The Art of Unwinding: Taking a Solo Trip to a Cabin to DestressBeing a stay-at-home parent, living with AxSpa, and dealing with fibromyalgia isn’t just enough for someone’s plate, but makes one’s plate overflowing...reactions2comments
How I Have Improved My Sleep With AxSpaTo kick this blog off, I’ll mention that this journey to improve my sleep came from having a lot of fatigue. Although...reactions1comment
When the Cost of Care Makes Access an IssueWhen I was growing up, my family reserved hospital visits for emergencies that couldn't wait until the doctor's office opened in the...reactions4comments
Nausea and Ankylosing Spondylitis: My ExperienceAnkylosing spondylitis isn't just aches and pains. It’s a lot of things, and for different people, it's a lot of different things. For me...reactions25comments
The Combo of Getting Sick and Having AxSpaWhen I try to tell my friends and family that I'm vulnerable to getting sick, they act like I'm whining and complaining...reactions2comments
Finally Growing Used to My Bi-Weekly InjectionsIt has taken over two years, but I am finally growing comfortable with my self-administered injections. In June 2020, I began using...reactions4comments
Doing Better With ASDoing things can be difficult when you’ve got axial spondyloarthritis and fibromyalgia. Motivation is nothing compared to pain and fatigue. No matter...reactions1comment
