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Broken sleep and nighttime pain are challenging aspects of living with AS. Over time I’ve developed some strategies that help me manage when these symptoms crop up. It’s usually the...

I’ve never been a massive fan of “traveling,” but I appreciate arriving at my destination. Before 2020, I used to travel quite often for work, but nowadays, I appreciate the...

Everyone should have a rheumatologist, a pivotal medical expert specializing in axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpa). They're the ones who master the complexities of the condition. However, the truth is, the quality...

I've been on a weighty journey—a journey characterized by declining health and disability. It is undeniably cumbersome. Chronic illness has disrupted the life I once treasured, reshaping it in unexpected...

I am facilitating a course on lifestyle management for people living with long term conditions, with difficult life circumstances, and in need of support from peers and health coaches to...

We are going three years on Cosentyx. Cosentyx is the fourth biologic that I have been on, and also the one I've been on for the longest time. Before Cosentyx...

Living with a chronic inflammatory condition like axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpA) can often make us feel like outsiders in a world that doesn't fully understand our experiences. One of the unique...

We’ve probably all heard the phrase "comparison is the thief of joy." People usually say this to mean that you should stop comparing yourself to other people. The idea is...

Ankylosing spondylitis/axial spondyloarthritis (AS/AxSpA) is a chronic inflammatory disease that primarily affects the spine. It can cause severe pain and stiffness in the joints, leading to a significant decrease in...

The Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Managing axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpa) is like growing a delicate plant. Just as the plant needs the right conditions to be...

Living with a condition like AS is extremely draining, both mentally and physically. While medication can help manage the physical side of things (although it is not that easy and...

Someone once told me to never skimp when buying the tools you’ll use the most. This has taken on a new meaning for me thanks to my axial spondyloarthritis. I’ve...

Histamine is a chemical that plays a key role in allergies. It is also involved in inflammation and autoimmune conditions. When it is released from immune cells, histamine triggers events...

After my diagnosis with AxSpa one doctor told me that I needed to pace myself to manage chronic pain and chronic fatigue. I had no clue what pacing was and...

"How are you feeling today?" "How are you really feeling today?" The question I wish someone would reach out and ask me more often. So many of us with this...

Just when things felt like they were getting steady with Keegan’s treatment plan, that all went out the window. We’ve been through a long diagnosis, multiple treatment plans, and a...

Living with AS means dealing with flare ups. I am not symptom free, so the level of symptoms I am used to day to day is what I refer to...

Sometimes I think my immune system thinks it’s a Pokemon trainer – when it comes to health conditions it feels like it’s gotta catch ‘em all! Until recently, the only...

Living with an autoimmune condition like axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) can be a challenging journey, filled with physical and emotional hurdles. Sometimes, the well-intentioned advice from friends and family members doesn't...

The most challenging aspect of living with axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpA) for me is dealing with brain fog, especially as a middle school teacher who values intellect. To mitigate the effects...