Tips For Weightlifting With ASSince I was a teenager, I have always enjoyed lifting weights at the gym. It was probably the first hobby I had...reactions11comments
Awake in the Dark: Navigating Nighttime Pain With Axial SpondyloarthritisBroken sleep and nighttime pain are challenging aspects of living with AS. Over time I’ve developed some strategies that help me manage...reactions24comments
Axial Spondyloarthritis: A Lesson in Traveling With IntentionI’ve never been a massive fan of “traveling,” but I appreciate arriving at my destination. Before 2020, I used to travel quite...reactions7comments
Ankylosing Spondylitis: Navigating Fear and ResilienceI've been on a weighty journey—a journey characterized by declining health and disability. It is undeniably cumbersome. Chronic illness has disrupted the...reactions6comments
Acceptance and Transition After an AxSpa DiagnosisI am facilitating a course on lifestyle management for people living with long term conditions, with difficult life circumstances, and in need...reactions5comments
Reflections After Three Years of Being on CosentyxWe are going three years on Cosentyx. Cosentyx is the fourth biologic that I have been on, and also the one I've...reactions6comments
Finding Acceptance, Belonging, and Embracing Your JourneyLiving with a chronic inflammatory condition like axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpA) can often make us feel like outsiders in a world that doesn't...reactions6comments
Comparison and Ankylosing SpondylitisWe’ve probably all heard the phrase "comparison is the thief of joy." People usually say this to mean that you should stop...reactions2comments
Get Grounded GiveawayThe Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Managing axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpa) is like growing a delicate plant. Just as...reactionscomments
How I Spend My Self-Care DaysLiving with a condition like AS is extremely draining, both mentally and physically. While medication can help manage the physical side of...reactionscomments
Investing in Tools That Help Make Life Easier With ASSomeone once told me to never skimp when buying the tools you’ll use the most. This has taken on a new meaning...reactions16comments
Histamines, Autoimmune Conditions, and Axial SpondyloarthritisHistamine is a chemical that plays a key role in allergies. It is also involved in inflammation and autoimmune conditions. When it...reactions1comment
My Most Valuable AxSpa Strategy Is PacingAfter my diagnosis with AxSpa one doctor told me that I needed to pace myself to manage chronic pain and chronic fatigue...reactions8comments
Ask This to Your Loved One With AxSpa"How are you feeling today?" "How are you really feeling today?" The question I wish someone would reach out and ask me...reactions1comment
Finding a New Biologic After the First FailsJust when things felt like they were getting steady with Keegan’s treatment plan, that all went out the window. We’ve been through...reactions1comment
What My Body Tells Me Before an Ankylosing Spondylitis Flare-upLiving with ankylosing spondylitis means dealing with flare-ups. I am not symptom free, so the level of symptoms I am used to...reactions9comments
My Mystery Skin IssuesSometimes I think my immune system thinks it’s a Pokemon trainer – when it comes to health conditions it feels like it’s...reactions2comments
Balancing Understanding and Boundaries With Friends and FamilyLiving with an autoimmune condition like axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) can be a challenging journey, filled with physical and emotional hurdles. Sometimes, the...reactions5comments
Living Well With AxSpa: My Best TipsI've been living with this chronic illness now for many years. I believe it started when I was young. Going through high...reactions1comment
Making a Difference After Someone's New DiagnosisThis summer, my dad introduced me to an acquaintance he made while playing "pétanque," the famous French boules game. He asked me...reactions2comments
