Party Like You've Got Spondylitis!This means planning to rest, emphasizing your own boundaries, values, and priorities to maximize personal health and wellness. Holidays and celebrations turn up the social and cultural pressure to make...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
10 Ways to Balance Body and MindMental and physical health are intrinsically linked. Managing the stresses of a physical condition can be mentally and emotionally exhausting. Here we share 10 strategies for coping when you’re feeling...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Welcome, Friends!I used to love to use the app Stumble Upon. The way it worked is I would enter the website and probably based on search history it would take me...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Let's Talk About Sex!With a chronic illness like ankylosing spondylitis, sex might be hard. The pain and stiffness from your disease might make you feel less than sexy. AS progresses differently for different...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My AS And The Relief Of Getting DiagnosedEarlier today I was sitting in the doctors waiting room filling out the questionnaire about my current condition that I've filled out numerous times in the past. It still gives...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
24 Hours in a ChairI know a lot of people have it worse, and I guess while I was writing some of my articles I realized some of my experiences may pale in comparison...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Understanding Clinical TrialsA clinical trial is a research study that is conducted to determine whether a specific medical intervention, such as a treatment, device, procedure, or change in behavior is safe and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Clinical Trial TerminologyThere are several terms that are commonly used when discussing clinical trials. Here are some that come up often: Adverse event: an undesirable experience associated with the use of a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Clinical Trial ParticipationEvery clinical trial is designed to look at a specific population, so each participant is required to have certain traits (eligibility criteria) in order to take part in the study...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments