3 Years Of AS: Reflecting On My Journey So FarThis January marks the third anniversary of my AS diagnosis. However, I can’t tell you the exact date. The previous January, a close...reactions2comments
An Appointment Of DisappointmentI had high hopes for my rheumatologist appointment on Monday. It was my first face to face consultation in over 2 years...reactions16comments
The Difficulties of Remote Work with AxSpaIt’s my third week on my new job, as I am still in training. As I am writing this article, I have...reactions10comments
Keeping Faith for Better DaysWhen you’re down in the dumps for so long, sometimes it’s hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel...reactions1comment
Riding the Wave of OverwhelmSo much about living with a chronic illness leads to feelings of overwhelm. Whether it’s worrying about coverage for medication, struggling with...reactions1comment
Postponing My Third Covid VaccineOn Monday the 4th of October I received a text saying that my rheumatologist had referred me for a third dose of...reactions2comments
Winter Is Here—How I’m Prepping for the ColdThe colder months are by far my least favourite time of the year. Sure, the snow is beautiful and it means I...reactions19comments
A Weekend Away With My BoyfriendGoing away for a weekend break or a holiday is one of my favorite things to do with my boyfriend. It still is even...reactions6comments
Fatigue Mistakes I Made So You Don’t Have ToIn my opinion, fatigue is the worst arthritis symptom. My fatigue is unsurpassed in deactivation powers. Arthritis is always there, ticking away...reactions8comments
The 3 Biggest Shocks of Becoming a CaregiverSome days, I don't really feel much like a caregiver to my husband, Keegan, who's suffered from AS for more than 10...reactions4comments
My Journey to Yoga for ASGrowing up as a competitive skateboarder, the pain I experienced from the age of 15 in my “hips” (actually SI joints) was...reactions11comments
Writing An Article For the Spondylitis AssociationEditor's note: This article discusses weight and dieting. Have you ever heard of the Spondylitis Association of America (SAA)? I have been...reactions4comments
Combating Chronic Fatigue: 3 Different Types of RestAs we all know, chronic fatigue is without a doubt one of the most challenging symptoms. It will outright stop you in...reactions6comments
My Gradual Biologic JourneyI started on biologics about a year and a half ago. I was prescribed Humira on a bi-weekly cycle, meaning one injection...reactions3comments
Trying to Move When You Don’t Want ToMovement. Something we all know helps us with AS. Movement is medicine. Have you heard that before? I know I have. But...reactions2comments
It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like ChristmasAs the days get shorter, darker and much colder, my body can tell that it's winter. The cold aches my body and intensifies my pain and oh how it...reactions2comments
Making Time To Help MeBefore I got sick, I would never make time for myself. I was always on the go. Working many hours while attending...reactions1comment
James and René: Chatting About Running, AS Diagnosis, and MoreOne thing I’ve noticed on my journey with chronic illness is that no two spoonies have the same story. The same condition...reactions3comments
Returing To Work With Axial SpondyloarthritisIt’s been a long bumpy and extremely tiring ride. I been off work on sick leave, for the past 2 and a...reactions5comments
If I Were on the Outside Looking InOne of the most frustrating things about having an invisible illness is knowing that other people can’t see the pain I’m in...reactions6comments
