3 Journaling Prompts For AS Self-CareWhen I’m really down, I tend to turn toward writing. There’s something about putting pen to page, or fingers to keyboard, that...reactions10comments
My Third Of Many COVID Jabs?Last Thursday I was lucky enough to get my third Pfizer vaccination to protect me from this pesky coronavirus that doesn’t seem...reactions2comments
I Cherish My Precious AttentionWith AxSpa we can experience brain fog, difficulty to stay focused, lack of attention, and short attention span. That is the kind...reactions8comments
What Brain Fog Looks Like for MeDo you ever struggle with remembering where you put things, forming complete thoughts, or even remembering what you were thinking about doing...reactions25comments
I Tried TENS For PainTENS stands for transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation. This is a fancy way of describing mild zaps of electricity being sent through the skin...reactions6comments
My AxSpA WeathermanIt’s raining again, I think to myself. I peek out the window and sure enough, there’s a downpour. I don’t need to...reactions3comments
5 Things That Make Shopping EasierShopping is not my favorite thing. It was kind of fun before arthritis, but these days it’s just something that I have...reactions6comments
My Experience with Ontario Disability (ODSP)Right before Covid hit I had made the hard decision to apply for Ontario Disability (ODSP) and quit my job. I had...reactions2comments
My COVID-19 Booster Vaccine ExperienceI was supposed to get my third Covid vaccine on the 9th of October. I postponed it as I was feeling so unwell...reactions1comment
First Event Going Out With AxSpaIt has been 2 and a half years of being on sick leave. I got lucky in a way, as my diagnosis...reactions2comments
A Spoonie ThanksgivingAs a London boy, my knowledge of Thanksgiving is very limited and mostly stolen from episodes of Friends which I used to...reactions10comments
The Struggle to Maintain Friendships with Chronic FatigueBuilding connections with others is one of the most special components of the human experience. Our connection, bonds, and memories with those...reactions5comments
The Art of At-Home MassageLight up some candles. Get the aromatherapy going. Put on some soothing music. It's time for an at-home massage. At least, that's...reactions2comments
The Upside of Getting a DiagnosisThe night I found out I had AS is permanently imprinted on my mind. I was working late supervising a new team...reactions2comments
There’s No "One Size Fits All" With Axial SpondyloarthritisIf you and I were to sit down and compare notes about our health we would probably have much in common. I’m...reactions3comments
What's In My AxSpa Toolbox?Ever since I learned of my axial spondyloarthritis diagnosis, I began to gather tools to add to my coping toolbox! AxSpa can...reactions2comments
Dynamic Disability Means I Get To Define My ExperienceFor so long, using the term "disabled" to describe myself felt so it’s off-limits to me. It still does. Unless my AS...reactions4comments
A Letter For Every Time I Feel Like Giving UpDear me, AxSpa warrior: I know you were so excited, that you were having some good days and on a roll. I...reactions2comments
Do I Need a Colonoscopy?I had my first colonoscopy in 2021 due to a life-threatening anemia, unexplained fatigue, weight loss, and abdominal pain. Most cultures have...reactions7comments
My Balance Between Self-Discipline and Self-DeprecationThere is a very fine line between having good self-discipline and striving to live a perfect life. Towing that line has had...reactions3comments
