Chronic Illness Burnout: Taking a Step BackI've been part of the Health Union community for two years! And I'm so proud of that fact. I pride myself on connecting with so many of you here and... By Lisa Marie Basile2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Interview With Writer and Artist Bára HladíkEditor's note: I truly love sharing stories from people who live with ankylosing spondylitis; from the newly diagnosed, to the young, old, people of all genders, with all different experiences... By Bridget Gawinowicz4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
My Life in Ankylosing Spondylitis RemissionI was skimming the notes from my recent rheumatology appointment when I saw the word. “Remission.” A word I’d heard used most often to describe cancer patients, but also to... By Cassia Pelton2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
An Unnerving Complication of AxSpa: CostochondritisAxial spondyloarthritis is a systemic disease, so I know it has the potential to affect any organ system (and therefore any area) of the body. But when a new symptom... By Jessica Gama3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Food for Thought: Why Diet Change Didn’t Work for MeBeing told that you will have to take medication for the rest of your life is scary. What if it stops working? What if you have a weird reaction to... By Erin King3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Nerve Block Injections for ASI have been getting biologic infusions every month for almost 2 years. While it reduces inflammation and slows down fusion, it doesn't help much with pain and fatigue. I still... By Anna Samson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
My Experience Living With Chronic PainI have been living with chronic pain for 4 years now. It began in 2017 when I was working as an account manager for a luxury car service, and I... By Nadine Cruz3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Having a Productive Day With Less Usable HoursI saw a post on Instagram not too long ago discussing how many chronically ill individuals have less usable hours in a day than those who are able-bodied and healthy... By Sarah Lee2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
SpA Awareness Month 2022May is Spondyloarthritis Awareness Month, and we're asking you to help us bring attention to what life is like living with ankylosing spondylitis. Take part in our awareness month activities... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Spondyloarthritis Awareness Month 2022May is Spondyloarthritis Awareness Month! Being diagnosed with axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpa) can bring huge lifestyle changes for many. This can look like going out less, changing diets, visiting the doctor... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Misdiagnosed As a PlayerAs someone with multiple chronic illnesses, I am no stranger to being misdiagnosed. This is usually by doctors attempting to find the latest reason for my misbehaving immune system. I... By James Hollens5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Spondyloarthritis Awareness Month 2022 GiveawayThe Spondyloarthritis Awareness Month Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! We are celebrating Spondyloarthritis Awareness Month with the theme "A New Normal" and an extra special giveaway... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Chronic Illness GriefGrief can occur in many ways, and this can affect one's mental health. I study social care in college. We learn a lot about grief in this course. There is... By Ali Long3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Breathing Through the ChaosSince the onset of the pandemic, the flow of daily life has done a 180-degree turn and flipped on its head. Access to many of life's conveniences – the so-called... By Rebecca C4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Spring With Ankylosing SpondylitisDo your joints feel better? Mine do, and today it has nothing to do with medication. I feel better because I see the promise of spring everywhere. I observe a... By Lawrence Rick Phillips3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Being Chronically Ill During A PandemicI'm not surprising anyone by saying that the COVID-19 pandemic has had an adverse effect on peoples' lives. However, I believe those of us with chronic illnesses have been disproportionately affected... By James Hollens7 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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. I did not know anything about pacing before... By Julie Vallortigara3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
How My Brain Fog Has Changed Over TimeI’ve now had AS for 5 years. I’ve also had accompanying brain fog for those 5 years. Although I’ve had it the whole time, it’s recently changed. I wanted to... By Steff Di Pardo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
AxialSpondyloarthritis.net Giveaway Terms and ConditionsThese Official Rules apply to any giveaway (or "Promotion") published on AXIALSPONDYLOARTHRITIS.NET, a Health Union ("Health Union" or "We") owned and operated website. For conflicts between the Promotional giveaway article... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
AnkylosingSpondylitis.net Giveaway Terms and ConditionsThese Official Rules apply to any giveaway (or “Promotion”) published on AnkylosingSpondylitis.net, a Health Union (“Health Union” or “We”) owned and operated website. For conflicts between the Promotional giveaway article... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments