Doing Better With ASDoing things can be difficult when you’ve got axial spondyloarthritis and fibromyalgia. Motivation is nothing compared to pain and fatigue. No matter...reactions1comment
When Friendships Don’t Survive Your Chronic IllnessLil and I met at work in our early 20s. She was hilarious and outrageous and we clicked instantly. Going anywhere with...reactions6comments
Another Year Older With AxSpaAnother year has passed and I made it through. Turning 36 years old, another year of AxSpa by my side. I thought...reactions4comments
Sex and AS: Position Pain Ratings and Tips for Pain Free PassionNewsflash - people with chronic illnesses and disabilities enjoy sex too! You wouldn’t think it as a lot of the time we...reactions8comments
The Healing Power of SillinessAny parent of a 4-year-old and 2-year old will admit that things tend to get pretty silly in their house. Add in...reactions1comment
When the Cost of Care Makes Access an IssueWhen I was growing up, my family reserved hospital visits for emergencies that couldn't wait until the doctor's office opened in the...reactions4comments
Dealing With the Lack of Knowledge of AS in HealthcareBefore I was diagnosed with ankylosis spondylitis, I’d never heard of it. I spent a lot of time researching my condition, then...reactions4comments
My 4 Arthritis Self-Care BasicsSelf-care makes up a substantial portion of our quality of life, especially for those of us living with arthritis. However, similar to...reactions5comments
Why I’m Not on a BiologicThere’s a conversation my rheumatologist and I have on replay at every appointment I attend. It starts with my doctor sharing the...reactions5comments
Reducing Medication Intake Is My Agenda Whilst Living With AxSpaAfter my diagnosis I visited doctors to seek advice, discuss treatment recommendations, and find ways to cope with AxSpa symptoms. From the...reactions13comments
My Journey as an Athlete Living With ASI have been an athlete most of my life. I discovered the sport of tennis when I lived in France at the...reactions5comments
My Experience Getting Infliximab InfusionsI get inflixmab infusions (under the brand name Inflectra) every four weeks. Inflectra is a biosimilar of Remicade. I get 6 vials...reactions3comments
Discovering a Different Version of Myself With ASDeveloping AS changed my life in in all kinds of ways. Things I had enjoyed were now off-limits. Plans I’d made were...reactions1comment
Three Years Since My AS DiagnosisYou would think getting a diagnosis would have answered all the questions about what was going on in my body. The answers...reactions3comments
Changing to a Plant-Based DietNearly two years ago, I decided to try a plant-based diet in hopes that it would reduce inflammation and improve symptoms I...reactions1comment
Chronic Illness and The Cost Of Living CrisisEarlier this year, I was woken by a call from the BBC radio asking if I would like to join them live...reactionscomments
Keeping Warm and Cozy With ASThe winter months were always my favorite time of the year as a child, not because I enjoy the cold. I enjoyed...reactions2comments
My 6 Tips For Spondylitis WellnessThe most troublesome spondylitis symptoms line up perfectly with crucial aspects of living life on our own terms. Pain, fatigue, stiffness, and...reactions1comment
Yes, ChatGPT Can Help You Manage ASChatGPT, a chatbot powered by artificial intelligence (AI), has been making headlines lately. As a faculty member teaching human-computer interaction, a discipline...reactions1comment
What I Have Learned From Working With Hundreds of People With AxSpaAs you may or may not know, I am the Co-Founder of Yoga for AS. We are an organization who specialize in...reactions1comment
