Axial Spondyloarthritis Flares: What To Know, How To CopeIf you have axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), you know how painful a flare can be. What exactly is an AxSpA flare? What can...reactions7comments
Anti-Inflammatory Banana Bread for SpondyloarthritisI have a habit of buying bananas at the grocery store thinking I'll eat them up by midweek. As the days whisk...reactions5comments
Symptoms of AS Your Doctor Probably Doesn’t Talk AboutAxial spondyloarthritis impacts my life in a lot of different ways. Not all of the symptoms I experience are obvious to others...reactions14comments
Trick Or Treat: How Living With AS Is Like Halloween All Year RoundHalloween is all about things that are scary, and having an incurable condition is as terrifying as it gets. This got me...reactions17comments
My Experiences With Switching Biologics For ASOver my 5 years of having ankylosing spondylitis, I’ve had to switch biologics twice. I’ve tried Inflectra (Remicade) and Humira, and I’m...reactions4comments
The Crushing Weight of Fatigue with ASOf all the ankylosing spondylitis and fibromyalgia symptoms I experience daily, fatigue is one of the worst. For me, coping with ankylosing...reactions19comments
Mental Exhaustion Is A Problem, TooOne of the things that we talk about the least when it comes to ankylosing spondylitis is the sheer mental exhaustion. Obviously...reactions1comment
Having AS and Fibromyalgia in a RelationshipRecently, I have been thinking about my relationship with my partner. Specifically, I'm thinking about how having AS and fibromyalgia has affected...reactions9comments
Adapting to Life with Ankylosing Spondylitis and FibromyalgiaLiving with ankylosing spondylitis and fibromyalgia is hard. It means being in pain and tired constantly. The never ending pain and fatigue...reactions2comments
Does Ankylosing Spondylitis Related Fatigue Impact Your Daily Life?Does AS-related fatigue impact your daily life? If so, you're NOT the only one. Answer the questions below, check out the recording...reactions1comment
Pain and SleeplessnessI’ll be honest, I’ve always had some trouble sleeping. As a kid it would take me several hours to fall asleep, but...reactions2comments
Alternative Treatments For Ankylosing Spondylitis ReliefI am so grateful for my ankylosing spondylitis medication. It has successfully reduced many of my symptoms and helped me get a...reactionscomments
Self-Care as a Practice for People With AxSpaI’m still working out the details of what self-care means for me. If I’m being honest, my idea of self-care and my...reactions5comments
3 Types of Physical Activity to Consider With AxSpaWe all know that physical activity is essential for our health. Being physically active can support our brain health, strengthen our bones...reactions7comments
An Unnerving Complication of AxSpa: CostochondritisAxial spondyloarthritis is a systemic disease, so I know it has the potential to affect any organ system (and therefore any area)...reactions14comments
6 Steps For Self-Care SuccessAuthentic self-care is grounded in the actions required to align our needs, desires, and commitments with our actions. It’s a deep process...reactions3comments
Tips For Dating With ASDating with a chronic illness sure can be tough. We have a complicated enough relationship with our immune system, so having another...reactions3comments
Top 5 Things I've Learned As An AS PatientOver the past few years, I've learned a lot about what it means to have ankylosing spondylitis. When I was first diagnosed...reactions6comments
Reasons To Date A SpoonieLet’s be honest - dating with a chronic illness is tough. A quick glance at my tragic love life would more than confirm this...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
