Ankylosing Spondylitis and Digestive IssuesI’m not able to do much these days.I've been in symptom hell for the past 7 or so weeks. It started at...reactions18comments
My Attempt to Stop My MedicationIn 2018, I spent one month in France without my medication. Of course, it wasn’t planned... I left the UK in the...reactions9comments
How Brain Fog Impacts My LifeWe all know brain fog all too well. For many of us, it started out as something small—merely stumbling on our words...reactions9comments
Applying for Disability: Interview With Patient Leader Rick PhillipsOur AS.net community has shared varying experiences regarding disability applications. Some people were approved right away, others appealed and eventually were approved...reactions5comments
My Experiences With Switching BiologicsOver my 5 years of having AS, I’ve now been on 3 different biologics. I’ve tried Inflectra (Remicade), Humira, and I’m currently...reactions2comments
The 4-Month FlareA recent flare up started in early November 2021 (it was March when I wrote this!) during the weekend of my birthday...reactions28comments
Applying for Disability: Interview With Patient Leader Diana CastaldiniOur AS.net community has shared varying experiences regarding disability applications. Some people were approved right away, others appealed and eventually were approved...reactions6comments
Flare Up FeelingsFor the past six to eight weeks, I had been going through a terrible flare up. I had no energy at all. When this happens, I constantly feel sick. My...reactions7comments
Using Spoons Wisely: Intentional Socializing Early on in my journey of AS, I was trying to please everyone. Despite at the time struggling both physically and emotionally...reactions5comments
Surgery, Procedures, Multiple Treatments, Oh My!I can honestly say after 4 years of dealing with my AS diagnosis, I have become a guinea pig! And not the...reactions6comments
I Was Diagnosed With FibromyalgiaFor those who may not know, Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that causes widespread pain, fatigue, sleep issues, and many other symptoms...reactions4comments
Early AS Signs I Wish I Picked Up OnI am often asked if there were early warning signs prior to my AS diagnosis. I used to believe that there weren’t...reactions29comments
Pop Quiz #1: Learning More About Ankylosing SpondylitisTest your AS knowledge and take this short quiz! How many did you get correct? Share in the comments below!...reactions1comment
Monday Mornings Can Be the Hardest for MeMonday morning, time to get up for work. My alarm clock keeps ringing and I keep putting it on snooze. There are...reactions8comments
Don't Let a Smile Fool YouBehind that smile of mine hides many things, that I decide who to open up to and tell. Would you be able...reactions12comments
Going Out for a Day and the ResultAbout a month ago now, I went downtown for a day trip with one of my close friends. I knew immediately when...reactions2comments
The Long-Term Effects of UveitisI was freshly out of college and going into grad school when uveitis struck — and it struck hard. I was otherwise...reactions2comments
How It's Been Going With AxSpaGetting diagnosed started off as such a bumpy ride. Every day looked hopeless. Every day looked like things would not get better...reactions8comments
The Arthritis Advocacy IcebergThe dictionary identifies an advocate as a person who publicly recommends or promotes a policy or cause. Ideally, it's a good or...reactions3comments
From Self-Help Guru to Disability AdvocateA few years back I created a mental health and wellness website to both share my journey through self-discovery and in hopes...reactions4comments
