Going To A Disability Job FairSince being diagnosed with AS, I have had real difficulties when it comes to finding employment. Prior to my diagnosis, I was...reactions8comments
Ankylosing Spondylitis and a Proposed Rule in FloridaI am furious, outraged, and all the other negative, angry words one can think of regarding a recent decision of the Florida...reactions2comments
My Lowest Point With AxSpa Was a GiftShortly after diagnosis when I was about 18, I remember going to the theater where my sister was working at the time...reactions1comment
4 Things That Make Me Happy2021 is a year that I’d love to forget. It just wouldn’t quit. The worst parts were losing a dear friend by...reactions6comments
Developing A Movement RoutineI've always been one of the "move it or lose it" types. Why? Because it's served me, and because movement is one...reactions2comments
4 Questions To Jumpstart Your Self-CareYou couldn’t pay me to relive 2021. It was the year that just wouldn’t quit. The worst parts were losing a dear...reactions2comments
Effects of Heteronormativity in Healthcare on LGBTQ+ PatientsFrom the start, I want to be clear that I do not intend to paint with a broad brush here. There are...reactions1comment
My Mobility AidsDuring my thirty years so far of living with ankylosing spondylitis I had to make use of multiple aids. Glad that I...reactions9comments
Three Months Of CBD For Chronic PainI decided to start using CBD (cannabidiol, not to be confused with marijuana!) to manage my anxiety and mental health issues, which...reactions5comments
Four Low-Impact Exercises for SpondiesIt’s that time of year again when most of us not only think about making changes to our daily lives, but we...reactions5comments
Expectations of Treatment: RheumatologyHaving managed axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpA) for the past few years, I have not always had great results when dealing with treating physicians...reactions4comments
Showering With Ankylosing SpondylitisOne of the things I struggle most with due to ankylosing spondylitis and fibromyalgia is taking a shower. What used to be...reactions33comments
My Experience With Low Dose Naltrexone for ASFor many years now my approach to living well with ankylosing spondylitis has involved a healthy dose of curiosity and a willingness...reactions5comments
Whatever It TakesMany of our grandparents and great grandparents dealt with world wars, economic calamities, pandemic influenza, polio, difficult working conditions, insecurity around basic...reactions7comments
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
How Regular Stretching Relieves My AS Pain“Be sure to stretch” was one of the few pieces of advice I walked away with when I was told I had...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
Housework Hacks With Ankylosing SpondylitisOne of the things I really dislike when I’m in an AxSpa flare is how messy my house can get. I’m definitely...reactions13comments
Bursts of Denial: When AS Hits SuddenlyThe thing about ankylosing spondylitis, like many immune-mediated diseases, is that no matter how much we've figured out how to manage/control/collaborate with/understand...reactions10comments
3 Tips for Managing Anxiety If You Have ASIt's no secret that living with a chronic illness can be challenging—mentally and emotionally, as well as physically. I remember when I...reactions12comments
