Struggling at WorkIt’s 4am and my alarm clock goes off. It’s done this 3 days in a row now. I drag myself out of...reactions1comment
My Chrome PartsI wish to share a bit about my journey with hip replacements. Not to scare people that this will happen when you...reactions6comments
Living With AxSpA, Deciding to Have Children, and Genetic CounselingHaving children was never my top priority in life. Being a teenager, talking with my girlfriends about life plans, we had different...reactionscomments
Foam Roller Basics and StretchingEditor's note: Please speak with your doctor before starting any new exercise program. A foam roller is a wonderful piece of exercise...reactions1comment
A Letter to my AS It’s one of those days, one of those days where the pain and fatigue to take over. Standing is too difficult. The fatigue...reactions1comment
Understanding Over-the-Counter Pain ManagementThere are times when life with arthritis feels more like a trip to a shabby little haunted house than I'd like to...reactions5comments
Curmudgeonly JournalingAre you something of a curmudgeon? A chipper person hopes you'll say something like, "Dawn, how can you even ask that? I'm...reactions1comment
Spondyloarthritis: Will and Motivation Toward WellnessThe 2020 holidays really affected me negatively, worse than years prior. Family at the house (albeit only 5 of us), over-spending, cooking...reactions2comments
Watching a Loved One Go Through a Flare-UpBefore we knew they were called "flare-ups," I knew my husband, Keegan, was experiencing something like I'd never seen before. Except for...reactions4comments
I Tried Alternative Therapies Before Medication And I Regret It Unlike some of my peers with ankylosing spondylitis, my first scan showed undeniable evidence of the disease. Bilateral inflammation and erosion in...reactions25comments
Tips for a Restful Night SleepFinding a restful night sleep with axial spondyloarthritis can be so hard. Between painsomnia, finding a comfortable position, and worrying about your...reactions5comments
What Can Axial Spondyloarthritis Give Back to You?Axial spondyloarthritis has taken a lot from all of us who have it. The life we thought we were going to have...reactions2comments
Hey, Rheumatologists: Do BetterI’m in a somewhat unique position as an ankylosing spondylitis patient. Not only am I a patient, but I’m also a chronic...reactions1comment
Grieving The Self Of YesterdayOne of the hardest things about living with a chronic illness, particularly a degenerative one, is that you are always grieving for...reactions1comment
Drug Denial: I Think I Need Meds AgainIt's funny how chronic illness works. It really forces you into the present moment, in a weird way. When you're good and...reactions3comments
A Letter to my ASDear Steff’s AS, Hi, it’s me, Steff. I want to write you a letter to air out both my grievances and my...reactions6comments
Due to AS Symptoms, I Chose to Quit My JobI was diagnosed with AS while I was an English teacher. From 2009-2017, I had the great privilege of teaching high school...reactions5comments
Fight Fatigue and Get Your Energy BackA chronic condition like AxSpA comes with many different challenges and symptoms. Fatigue is one of the most common ones across people’s...reactions5comments
Stress, Trauma, and Autoimmune Conditions: What Research RevealsPainful life experiences can take a toll on your physical and mental health. We know that stress and trauma raise your risk...reactions2comments
Alternative Options for Managing Chronic PainWhile doctors may prescribe pain medications for AxSpA, like NSAIDS, not everyone wants to take these prescriptions long-term, and some people don’t...reactions2comments
