When Chronic Illness and Stress CollideWhen stress presents itself in my life it tends to turn my life inside out and entirely consume my mind. Everything else...reactions8comments
The Anxiety That Comes With Being HomeboundOne way in which disability has greatly impacted me is how much anxiety it has caused, specifically in social settings. I’ve always...reactions8comments
Help! My Biologic Stopped Working For Ankylosing SpondylitisI took the same biologic, Remicade, for ankylosing spondylitis for a total of 2 years. At first, it helped me tremendously. Now...reactions33comments
It's Been One Year on CosentyxIt's been one year on Cosentyx for axSpa. How does time just fly by? It feels like yesterday that I got my...reactions6comments
Allowing New Medications Adjust to Your BodyI’ve recently started a few different medications. My doctors and I are still trying to figure out what works best for all...reactions3comments
My Experience With Injectable and Infusion BiologicsI’ve been on biologic drugs for my ankylosing spondylitis for 6 years now. I’ve been on 4, actually. Inflectra (infusion), Humira (injection)...reactions3comments
Switching Biologics (Again)I have once again switched my biologic medication! I’ve been on Inflectra, Humira, Cosentyx, and now, drumroll, please...Remicade! Remicade is chemically very...reactions9comments
Dating With a DisabilityA few years back, I wrote about my dating experiences while having AS. Guess who’s back for another article on dating! Since...reactions13comments
Going Through a Breakup With a DisabilityThis is something I wasn’t sure I wanted to talk about openly. It’s hard when you’re in a relationship with someone and...reactions6comments
My Symptoms May Be Invisible, But I am NotA lot of my symptoms are very much invisible. When I was first diagnosed, I felt like I was invisible. Within the...reactionscomments
I Got Disability Support!I have something very exciting to share! After 6 whole years of applying, getting denied, appealing, and getting denied again, I’ve finally...reactions12comments
Grief, Arthritis, and Applying for DisabilityI grieve for myself, but I should say my former self. I no longer grieve the event that caused the grief (that...reactions23comments
Too Disabled To Employ, Not Disabled Enough To HelpGetting diagnosed with AS really took a massive hit on my career. Before my spine started to act up, I was enjoying...reactions5comments
What is My Criteria for a New Rheumatologist?My rheumatologist of the last fifteen or so years is retiring. Talk about striking fear in the heart of a long-term patient...reactions11comments
Grief and Chronic IllnessWe most commonly associate the term grief with death. It’s used to describe the emotional state we experience when someone close to...reactions3comments
Applying for Disability: Interview With Patient Leader Rick PhillipsOur AS.net community has shared varying experiences regarding disability applications. Some people were approved right away, others appealed and eventually were approved...reactions5comments
My Medication Temperature TroublesAnkylosing spondylitis is certainly a condition full of challenges. Medications like Enbrel, which I take, are supposed to help. Although sometimes they...reactions12comments
Tips For Surviving The Winter With ASI’ve never been the biggest fan of winter. Deep down I’m a massive child who just wants to wear shorts and a football shirt...reactions9comments
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
Getting Complacent With Self CareHaving a chronic illness like AS can be utterly exhausting. Not only are we already exhausted from the fatigue that it forces...reactions4comments
