Brain Fog: The Impact of RA on Mental FunctioningResults from the 2019 RA In America Survey showed that 61 percent of survey participants living with RA experienced brain fog within the last month of taking the survey. Along...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Post-Activity Stiffness and Psoriatic ArthritisPlease do not take this as the standard stiffness all of us with psoriatic arthritis usually experience first thing in the mornings. I want to talk more about being active...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Don’t Stress Your Next FlareYou know what it is like. You’ve had a really good day, or perhaps week. Everything is going your direction and you feel you finally have a handle on your...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Everything Looks Fine To Me: When Test Results Bring FrustrationI know it might sound contradictory to most, but one of the worst things someone in chronic pain can hear from a doctor is, “Everything looks fine to me!” I...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Dry, Cracked, and Very ParchedA few years ago, I presented with blurry vision and a weird sensation of people moving away from me while I looked at them. The best way I can describe...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Dry, Cracked, and Very ParchedA few years ago, I presented with blurry vision and a weird sensation of people moving away from me while I looked at them. The best way I can describe...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Privacy Concerns When Using Telehealth ServicesTelehealth has become a popular way to see a doctor. Today, you can get many health services remotely. And, some studies show you may get better care at a lower...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Managing Chronic Pain With Medical MarijuanaAccepting that something so stigmatized could be helpful for Keegan took a while for me to get over. When we got married, I knew I'd do anything and everything I...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
How Do I Find Virtual Health Services?It can be overwhelming to figure out how to find telehealth services, especially if you do not already have a doctor. But many companies offer a range of virtual health...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Day In The Life Of Someone With Ankylosing SpondylitisOne thing I find most people don’t understand when learning about AS is the fact that it affects every aspect of our lives. Daily life is made so much more...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Preparing for a Virtual Visit with Your DoctorVisiting your doctor online is a great way to get healthcare if you are not able to go in person. You can get medical advice, visual assessments, treatments, or update...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Anxieties with COVID-19I’m sure most of us are very anxious with COVID-19 having stuck around for this long. When first hearing about it, I didn’t think it would actually make it to...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
How AS Has Affected My Financial SituationI’ve struggled a lot financially since my symptoms of AS first started. As I’ve mentioned before, I had to quit my job, which has left me without a steady income...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
A Look at the Services Virtual Care OffersTelehealth or virtual care can be used to access many different types of health services. To get started, talk to your doctor to find out which virtual services are right...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Exercise And Mental HealthExercise and mental health. The two go together like birds of a feather. Like macaroni and cheese. Like tea and biscuits – as they say here in the UK. I’ve...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
ACR Guidelines For Infusions During COVID-19New guidelines from the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) recommend ways to manage infusion services during the COVID-19 pandemic. They also explain what doctors must consider when deciding to give...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Axial Spondyloarthritis Flares: What To Know, How To CopeIf you have axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), you know how painful a flare can be. What exactly is an AxSpA flare? What can you do to take care of yourself when...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
COVID-19 Updates, April 7: Face Coverings, Testing, & MedicationsIt is common to feel overwhelmed about COVID-19: so much information changing day-to-day. Here are some of the important COVID-19 stories that may be applicable to people living with one...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Humira As Treatment For AS: My ExperienceWhen I was 18 years old, I developed ankylosing spondylitis (AS), a genetic autoimmune disease that causes inflammation of the spine. The main symptoms of AS include joint pain and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Good Enough CaregiverFor years at the end of the day, I'd sit down on the couch exhausted. I'd look over to my husband, Keegan, who was diagnosed with AS 5 years ago...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
