Redefining the Balance of Rest and ProductivityWe live in an age where people glorify productivity at an unhealthy volume. The “hustle” can’t stop and if you do, well...reactions2comments
Tips for Parents with a NewbornI'm sitting on my bed as I begin this article. Next to me is Keegan (my husband with AS) and my 8-week-old...reactions5comments
In Defense of Fun: Chronic Illness ManagementI've been in a dark hole lately. The pain has gotten pretty intense and incredibly constant. Just when I think I'm doing...reactions4comments
How I Knew Humira Wasn’t For MeI was on Humira for 6 and a half months. I knew I should give it around 6 months to be completely...reactions9comments
Interstitial Cystitis and Ankylosing Spondylitis: Is There A Connection?Two weeks ago, I was diagnosed with interstitial cystitis. You know what they say about autoimmune conditions...you can't just have one, and...reactions12comments
Understanding My Pain Helps Me Manage ItEven with a treatment that is effective and regular exercise, AxSpA reminds me that it is still here, and manifests itself through...reactions4comments
Interviewing my Family Members About my ASBeing diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) was major event in my life that not only affected me, but also the people in...reactions3comments
Ways to Support Someone Living with a Chronic IllnessIf you care for or live with someone diagnosed with a chronic illness, then you know some days are harder than others...reactions4comments
Day in the Life: Flare DayI’m going to walk you through what my day looks like when I’m flaring. As a note, I do have other conditions...reactionscomments
Pain Management Tips & Tricks, Part 2: Exercise, Hydration, and MoreEditor's note: You can read Part 1 of Ali's "Pain Management" series here. When you're in pain the last thing you'd even...reactions4comments
My Morning RoutineI wake up, rollover, ouch! Everything feels stuck. I slowly turn over, moaning. Usually, when I get a good night's sleep, I...reactions7comments
Amplifying Black Voices: The Importance of Finding CommunityWhen you live with a chronic autoimmune condition like ankylosing spondylitis, finding a community that understands is powerful. And, science backs this...reactions1comment
I Finally Found the Right Doctor—and Here's What I've LearnedOne of the strangest lessons I have learned as a patient is that finding the right doctor is a lot like finding...reactions1comment
AS Gave Me EmpathyWhen I think about myself a few years ago, I think of long nights and parties. Struggling to find the energy, but...reactions1comment
Guess the Spondyloarthritis In America Statistics!In 2020, 787 people living with radiographic axial spondyloarthritis or ankylosing spondylitis (AS), 285 people living with undifferentiated spondyloarthritis (uSpA), and 105...reactionscomments
Guide To Getting Through Lockdown With ASIf you've been online recently you may have noticed that there’s currently some kind of pandemic going on. As most of us...reactions8comments
Ask the Non-Radiographic AxSpA Advocates: Self-Advocacy and Finding CommunityAs we learn more and more about axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpA) and ankylosing spondylitis (AS), we also learn that many people live with...reactions5comments
Using Instagram & Social Media to Find CommunitySocial media plays so many roles in people's lives. It can be a way to connect with others, it can be a...reactions2comments
How AS Helped Me Rebuild My Relationship with MyselfMy 25th birthday just passed this month. Due to the pandemic and the state of my health, there wasn’t much to celebrate...reactions3comments
Highs and Lows of PrednisoneIf there has been one thing I’ve learned along the way of my AxSpA journey, it's is that there generally are no...reactions1comment
