I Finally Found the Right Doctor—and Here's What I've LearnedOne of the strangest lessons I have learned as a patient is that finding the right doctor is a lot like finding...reactions3comments
5 Signs An Ankylosing Spondylitis Flare Is ComingWhen an ankylosing spondylitis flare-up is about to happen, there are a few tell-tale signs I always experience. I’ve had ankylosing spondylitis...reactions18comments
How to Find the Right Rheumatologist for Axial SpondyloarthritisPeople who have chronic health conditions like ankylosing spondylitis (AS) or axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpa) might be advised by their regular doctor or...reactions8comments
More Than Just Back Pain: The AxSpa Symptoms No One Warned You AboutLiving with axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpa) means navigating a chronic condition characterized primarily by inflammation in the spine and sacroiliac (SI) joints. However...reactionscomments
5 Tips for Starting a Self-Injection BiologicMy husband, Keegan, has perfected the art of the biologic. I remember the first time he took it. He was so psyched...reactions4comments
My Diagnosis with Peripheral Spondyloarthritis and ASThere are two main categories of spondyloarthritis: axial spondyloarthritis and peripheral spondyloarthritis. Chances are, if you are reading this, you or someone...reactions24comments
Yes, Ankylosing Spondylitis Pain is That BadI'm naturally a highly empathic person. In my research of ankylosing spondylitis, I kept reading about the chronic pain but wanted to...reactions12comments
The 4-Month FlareMy most recent flare-up started 4 months ago during the weekend of my birthday celebration in New Orleans (yep, I'm a Scorpio!)...reactions28comments
Coping with an Axial Spondyloarthritis Flare That Won't EndI'm in another endless axial spondyloarthritis flare (again). How long will this one last? The days have gone by so fast. I'm...reactions19comments
Service Animals and Emotional Support AnimalsIf you have axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), you might have considered a service animal to support you. Service animals are often associated with...reactions7comments
Digestive System and Axial SpondyloarthritisSometimes I feel like the number of ways AxSpA can affect my body are endless. It’s extremely discouraging. But as a systemic...reactions15comments
Gut Issues and Trying to Find AnswersIf I were told to choose one system that I didn’t want to malfunction and impede on my daily life, the digestive...reactions6comments
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
Gut Issues, IBS-C, and Ankylosing SpondylitisEditor's note: Read the first part of Katie's journey here.Have you ever experienced stomach issues and the need to evacuate your bowels...reactions12comments
My 4 Arthritis Self-Care BasicsSelf-care makes up a substantial portion of our quality of life, especially for those of us living with arthritis. However, similar to...reactions5comments
What I Wish Someone Told Me When I Was Diagnosed With ASThe scariest and most confusing time of my life was when I was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis. A condition with a long...reactions11comments
How to Communicate to Someone That They Hurt Your FeelingsOne of the hardest lessons I've learned over the years is the importance of communicating your feelings, especially when hurt by a...reactions2comments
Dysautonomia and AxSpADysautonomia is a group of disorders that can occur when your autonomic nervous system (ANS) is not working properly. The ANS is...reactionscomments
Foot Pain Helped Me Get Diagnosed With AxSpa!When we think about foot pain, we often don’t think of it being a common axial spondyloarthritis symptom. For me, this was...reactions28comments
Stepping Up To Better Foot Care With ASIn a previous article, I mentioned that one of the signs I wish my pre-diagnosed self had picked up on was that...reactions9comments
