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
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
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
