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
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
My AxSpA AssistersI have read some wonderful posts on here about items our community members use to help them cope with their AxSpA symptoms...reactions2comments
Fibromyalgia, the Unannounced Passenger…Once my axial spondyloarthritis was under control with a prescription of biologics and physiotherapy, on paper I was sorted. Yet, pain and...reactions2comments
The Other Side of ButterfliesButterflies and baseball are 2 of my favorite things. Both combine simplicity, flashes of beauty, and long stretches of quiet and apparent...reactions4comments
Rating Pain and The Pain ScaleLately, I’ve been reading a lot of creative nonfiction essays during the process of designing an upper-level Creative Nonfiction writing course at...reactions10comments
How Pets Help Build Confidence and Joy With AxSpaI remember reading an article in the NASS magazine about a young woman sharing her story entitled "Farming is my Therapy." I...reactions4comments
Reflecting and Welcoming a New YearA Happy New Year! Wishing everyone a happy New Year ahead for all of us. Wishing you all happiness and nothing but...reactions4comments
3 Tips to Help Relieve AS SymptomsI don’t have to tell you how frustrating and debilitating your symptoms can be. From joint pain to blurred vision, many ways...reactions9comments
Become Friends With FearWhen I was diagnosed with AS, along with the pain, stiffness, and fatigue, one of the most debilitating symptoms was...fear. If you...reactions3comments
Here We Go Again...Another FlareIt's been exactly three weeks since attending my brother's 30th birthday party. It was something I really wanted to attend, as my...reactions4comments
A Negative Mind Will Never Give Us a Positive Life!It's so easy to turn a positive mindset into a negative one, right? Your brain is on the go 24/7 and if...reactions4comments
5 Ways We Can Reduce the Impact of our AS SymptomsSo, you’ve been diagnosed with AS. You’ve had all the x-rays, the MRIs, and the bloodwork. You’ve endured poking, prodding, and you’ve...reactions5comments
