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)...reactions14comments
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?...reactions14comments
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...reactions9comments
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...reactions11comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Misdiagnosed As a PlayerAs someone with more than one chronic illness, I am no stranger to being misdiagnosed. It's usually by doctors attempting to find...reactions20comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactionscomments
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
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...reactions12comments
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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...reactionscomments
How I Manage Lower Back SpasmsWalking down the stairs, I suddenly fall to my knees and grasp for the banister. The muscles in my lower back are...reactions21comments
Emotions Are a Part of Having AxSpaHaving AxSpa is no fun at all. I don’t wish it on anyone. It can make you feel so many emotions. It...reactions3comments
Strength Training and Ankylosing SpondylitisOver the last few blogs, you may have gathered I am a yogi and personally believe it is the most important form...reactions2comments