Finding My First Job Since My AS DiagnosisHaving AS has certainly had a very detrimental impact on my career. I was sacked by my employers once they learned my new medical status...reactions11comments
When the Caregiver Hits Rock BottomAlmost every morning, I wake up at 5am to get ready for work. I pack a lunch for my daughter and hope...reactions1comment
Overcoming Anxiety and Navigating the Future With Axial SpondyloarthritisIf you've recently been diagnosed with axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpA) or another health condition, it's natural to have concerns about the future. I...reactions2comments
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
Surprise! I’m a Competitive Athlete Again!I didn’t think becoming a competitive athlete would happen again! I share my journey as an athlete in this article. Sometimes, things...reactions6comments
My Flare Kit for Axial SpondyloarthritisWhen you are in a flare, it can be hard to think of anything positive. Flares bring me into a depression since...reactions1comment
Tips on Keeping Up With Replies With a Chronic IllnessI wrote an article a while back about my struggles with responding to friends’ messages - one of the many consequences of living with a...reactionscomments
How I Use NSAIDs to Manage AS SymptomsLike most people, the first medication I was prescribed when first diagnosed with AS was a course of anti-inflammatories. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs...reactions1comment
Navigating Winter Walks: A Guide for Dog Parents With AxSpaWalking my dog outside during the wintertime is a form of torture I don't wish upon anyone. As walking her is something...reactions4comments
Ten Years With AxSpa - My Longest Relationship!Ten years with my dark passenger (for those who watched Dexter 😉), my longest relationship! Oh...we had some big fights, some crises...reactions1comment
Reflecting on Life When My AS Was UndiagnosedAs a lot of us do around new year, I was reflecting on 2023, which got me thinking about life now compared...reactions1comment
Navigating AxSpa Research and New DiscoveriesDid you know that researchers discovered the connection between HLA-B27 and AxSpa in the early 70s? And that biologics were introduced in...reactions1comment
Building a Firm Self-Care FoundationSelf care is about getting the most important parts of our lives going in the right direction instead of fighting each other...reactions1comment
Navigating the Maze: Inconclusive Tests and Life Beyond Axial SpondyloarthritisYour results came back inconclusive. When I heard those words, I couldn't help but feel disappointed and a twinge of anger. After...reactions4comments
Re-Thinking a Career That Works for ASFinding a job that works for AS can be hard. I recently had a coaching client who realized the job he once...reactions5comments
Tips For Surviving The Winter With ASI’ve never been the biggest fan of winter. Deep down I’m a massive child who just wants to wear shorts and a football shirt...reactions9comments
The Art of Unwinding: Taking a Solo Trip to a Cabin to DestressBeing a stay-at-home parent, living with AxSpa, and dealing with fibromyalgia isn’t just enough for someone’s plate, but makes one’s plate overflowing...reactions2comments
How I Have Improved My Sleep With AxSpaTo kick this blog off, I’ll mention that this journey to improve my sleep came from having a lot of fatigue. Although...reactions1comment
The Combo of Getting Sick and Having AxSpaWhen I try to tell my friends and family that I'm vulnerable to getting sick, they act like I'm whining and complaining...reactions2comments
Finally Growing Used to My Bi-Weekly InjectionsIt has taken over two years, but I am finally growing comfortable with my self-administered injections. In June 2020, I began using...reactions4comments
