Fatigue, The Mother of All Calls From Inside The HouseAnybody reading this already knows that arthritis is serious. It hurts. It burns. It stops people in their tracks with brain fog...reactions3comments
7 Questions for Checking in With A PartnerNext month marks 14 years since Keegan and I got together. I remember it very fondly. We were 17-years-old and mutual friends...reactions2comments
Adapting to Work Environment Changes with AxSpAThere’s a huge shift happening right now in on the work scene, with employees demanding more in terms of benefits, pay, and...reactions4comments
What is My Criteria for a New Rheumatologist?My rheumatologist of the last fifteen or so years is retiring. Talk about striking fear in the heart of a long-term patient...reactions11comments
The Nutrition ParadoxWhen I was diagnosed with AS, I was also diagnosed with Crohn's Disease. A double whammy. I grew to understand that dietary...reactions4comments
I’m So Over It - Chronic Illness and Healthcare Burnout2021 was fun, tiring, wonderful, complicated, and stressful, among other things. Above all, it was a long, exhausting year full of healthcare...reactions4comments
Mourning My Former AthleticismReceiving an AxSpA diagnosis can come with a flurry of emotions, both good and bad. I received my diagnosis before my senior...reactions4comments
Another Day With Axial SpondyloarthritisIt is going on 2 months since returning back to work. I have good days and I have bad days. I love...reactions4comments
One Year of CosentyxAs I’m writing this, I’m having the worst flare since starting Cosentyx. I have been on Cosentyx for a year now. It has given me my life...reactions2comments
The Nagging Pain of Costochondritis"I felt like I was having a heart attack," a friend in an ankylosing spondylitis support group wrote, flabbergasted. "I felt like...reactions3comments
Inject With AliInjecting biologics can take a while to get used to. The AS and AxSpa community, especially on Instagram, have been sharing their...reactions4comments
Will I Ever Go Back Into Remission?As I’ve mentioned in previous articles, I was blessed enough to have lived 8 years in remission. During those 8 years I...reactions1comment
Revisiting My Old Life With the New MeI had a very inspiring coaching session as part of my Diploma in Life Coaching. I explained to the coach my plans...reactions2comments
You Are Strong!Having a condition like AS can often play tricks with our minds and fill us with self doubt. For me, it was...reactionscomments
Getting Back in Touch With My BodyI’d suffered from the pain of AS for years when I began to notice how disconnected I was from my body. Everyone...reactions3comments
Protecting My Peace And PurposeThe twists and turns of life have taught me that it’s essential to protect my peace of mind and honor my purpose...reactions5comments
The Need for SupportSupport is something not everyone is fortunate enough to have. I understand that I am incredibly lucky with the support system I...reactions1comment
How AS and Pregnancy Made Me A Medical UnicornDeciding to start a family while navigating life with ankylosing spondylitis wasn’t necessarily a hard decision. My husband and I recognized that...reactions12comments
Pain Management Referral for my Muscle SpasmsSo, today I had my rheumatology appointment. I wasn’t supposed to be seeing my rheumatologist until February, but my spasms have been so intense...reactions5comments
How to Care for the Caregiver“But honey, what can we do to help you?” It’s a question that echoes in my head from time to time. It’s...reactions1comment
