When Friendships Don’t Survive Your Chronic IllnessLil and I met at work in our early 20s. She was hilarious and outrageous and we clicked instantly. Going anywhere with...reactions6comments
Discussing and Disclosing AS At WorkYou’re sitting at your desk with a heat pad plugged in, on high, and strapped to your lower back. A co-worker walks...reactions7comments
Navigating Work Stressors With an Autoimmune Disease: Tips for SuccessLiving with an autoimmune condition like axSpA can present unique challenges in various aspects of life, including work. Multiple symptoms, from lower...reactions5comments
My AxSpAnalogy: Steering Through Brain FogBrain fog continues to be the AxSpA symptom I struggle the most with. Yes, the pain sucks and I could do without...reactions3comments
I Traveled Without Pain (For Once), or How Climate Affects ASThis spring, I had the privilege of traveling (finally!) out of the country — to Sicily, where my grandmother was born in...reactions6comments
My First Time Traveling Since Becoming HomeboundA little over a year ago I wanted to surprise my fiancé with something big for our 3 year anniversary--a trip to...reactions3comments
How I Care For Myself: 6 Types of Self-CareThis article will be about my self-care plan. I always thought self-care was just taking baths, going for a walk and lighting candles to...reactions9comments
The Sleepless Nights ContinueThe sleepless nights have been going on now for a couple weeks again. They just keep getting harder and harder to get...reactions15comments
Tips for a Restful Night SleepFinding a restful night sleep with axial spondyloarthritis can be so hard. Between painsomnia, finding a comfortable position, and worrying about your...reactions5comments
Another Year Older With AxSpaAnother year has passed and I made it through. Turning 36 years old, another year of AxSpa by my side. I thought...reactions4comments
Resistance Bands for Ankylosing SpondylitisIn my pre-diagnosis days, the only thing I enjoyed more than a trip to the pub was one to the gym. In the months before...reactions10comments
My Husband's AS Flare SymptomsI've been part of the Ankylosing Spondylitis community now for a few months. Something that's stuck out to me from reading comments...reactions13comments
Procrastination = Stress = FlareUnfortunately, in all aspects of life, I am a procrastinator. While being a procrastinator, I am terrified of failure. So, let’s call me an anxious procrastinator. I leave things to the last minute. But while I’m sitting there not doing the...reactions10comments
Full of Different Emotions Waiting to Start My Next BiologicIt’s been an anxious wait, since seeing my rheumatologist mid-July. I felt so confident leaving his office. Finally, felt listened to, that...reactions3comments
The Healing Power of SillinessAny parent of a 4-year-old and 2-year old will admit that things tend to get pretty silly in their house. Add in...reactions1comment
Dealing With the Lack of Knowledge of AS in HealthcareBefore I was diagnosed with ankylosis spondylitis, I’d never heard of it. I spent a lot of time researching my condition, then...reactions4comments
Reducing Medication Intake Is My Agenda Whilst Living With AxSpaAfter my diagnosis I visited doctors to seek advice, discuss treatment recommendations, and find ways to cope with AxSpa symptoms. From the...reactions13comments
Ask the Non-Radiographic AxSpA Advocates: Self-Advocacy and Finding CommunityAs we learn more and more about axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpA) and ankylosing spondylitis (AS), we also learn that many people live with...reactions5comments
My Journey as an Athlete Living With ASI have been an athlete most of my life. I discovered the sport of tennis when I lived in France at the...reactions5comments
I Have A Chronic Illness And Chronic DepressionHaving a chronic illness like ankylosing spondylitis takes its toll on us physically, but it also takes a huge toll on us...reactions4comments
