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When I started experiencing symptoms of AS, comfort suddenly became the forefront of my life. If you suffer from AS, then you probably know the struggle of always trying to...

I've taken a very intentional approach to how I use my space when I'm in a flare-up. If I'm going to be sleepy or in pain, I may as well...

Would you like to share your experience with axial spondyloarthritis and help others who are also living with the condition? We’re looking to add new voices to our advocate team...

The easiest and most logical thing in theory, and for me, incredibly difficult to put in practice. I found the concept a bit tricky before I had AS. I found...

I came across yoga a few years back now. I think I was looking for something a little spiritual and slow pace, which would help me to reconnect with my...

Genes are passed down from parents to their children. They are composed of DNA that dictates things like your eye color and your height. Genes also play a role in...

Editor's note: This is Part 2 of Katie's article. Please read Part 1 of Physical Therapy FAQs first!Physical therapists (PTs) are highly trained movement specialists who have a breadth of...

I’ve noticed through talking with a few friends, and meeting new people, that I get a lot of pity when I mention that I’m sick. If there’s one thing I...

I hear a lot of people saying that they feel they're in some way responsible for their chronic illness (like this MultipleSclerosis.net writer), as if they did something wrong —...

Before being diagnosed with AS (and fibromyalgia), I was the type of person who would only take medication if I felt it was absolutely, undoubtedly necessary. The idea of popping...

I'm writing to you in September, the 50th month of 2020, in the year of our Despotic Overlord COVID-19. By now, we've all faced the juggernaut that is running errands...

Our AS advocates, Auldyn and Keegan, are married with a toddler...and Keegan lives every day as a stay-at-home dad with ankylosing spondylitis. In this video, they talk about getting through...

When you live with axial spondyloarthritis, the pain is constant. Not to mention the brain fog, extreme fatigue, stiffness, trouble sleeping, and more. Many people who live with AxSpA also...

In September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of AxialSpondyloarthritis.net) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic Pain in America survey to ask members of...

In September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of axialspondyloarthritis.net) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic Pain in America survey to ask members of...

I decided to start using CBD (cannabidiol, not to be confused with marijuana!) to manage my anxiety and mental health issues, which can be exacerbated by axial spondyloarthritis, and my...

Looking back, I now know how fortunate I’ve been when it comes to healthcare access. When I was younger, I didn’t spend one minute worrying about access to healthcare -...

It’s a hurry up and wait process. From the first doctor’s visit through to now, it has been a journey of constant waiting. It starts with a doctor’s visit, then...

I used to absolutely love summer. I would tan, go out for day trips a lot, and spend days on the beach. Summer is still my favorite season, but I’ve...

I have a habit of buying bananas at the grocery store thinking I'll eat them up by midweek. As the days whisk by, they turn from slightly green to bright...