Histamines, Autoimmune Conditions, and Axial SpondyloarthritisHistamine is a chemical that plays a key role in allergies. It is also involved in inflammation and autoimmune conditions. When it...reactions1comment
Finding Credible Health InformationThere's a lot of health information available on the internet these days. From personal blogs to online magazines to government websites and...reactions2comments
Dating While Young and DisabledWhen I think of dating in my 20s, it looks different than I expected in a lot of ways. So much of...reactions1comment
Being Unable To Exercise As I WantSomething that has been difficult for me ever since becoming chronically ill with AxSpA is the change of lifestyle – particularly working...reactions17comments
Technology as a Double-Edged SwordPicture this: enjoying brunch with colleagues, where you’re excitingly exchanging anecdotes, insights, and perspectives over pancakes. Slowly, our conversation turned from discussing...reactions2comments
What Health Coaches Sometimes Get Wrong About Chronic ConditionsI was scrolling through social media when I stumbled upon a quote from a health coach that read, "You can make time...reactions2comments
The Struggle for Sleep With ASMy AS has caused endless disruption to my sleep. At my worst, I couldn’t sleep for more than three hours at once...reactions2comments
Why I Stepped Back From This Community for a BreakI've been a devoted part of this community for many years—as a writer, moderator, and Patient Leadership Council member. I've even been...reactions1comment
Switching Biologics With AxSpaSwitching meds. No big deal right?! This one in particular wasn’t successful but not to worry, there are so many biologics on...reactions11comments
Managing Holiday Gatherings With AxSpaI left France 15 years ago and I have lived in the UK ever since, but I visit for the holidays. Those...reactions5comments
Thinking About SnowOh, I so dislike Winter. I mean, I really do. I hate it. I like warmth. My joints and mood are much...reactions4comments
Coping With Others’ Judgments and Emerging as We AreWe recently moved into a new community. We've been in our new home for over a year now. Through healing, there's an...reactions9comments
The Differences Between Injectable and Infusion Biologics for AxSpAAxial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) is a type of inflammatory arthritis that mainly affects the spine and pelvic joints. Biologics – medicines made from...reactions1comment
Food for Thought: Why Diet Change Didn’t Work for MeBeing told that you will have to take medication for the rest of your life is scary. What if it stops working?...reactions14comments
Taking Steps To Make Life With AS EasierMy planning and organization skills have always left a lot to be desired. I often find myself going on holiday with zero...reactions2comments
How Axial Spondyloarthritis Led Me to My CareerWhen I was 18, I was only one year into my university degree and nowhere near knowing what I wanted to “do...reactions1comment
Spinal Surgery Complications: I Have a Loose AS ScrewOuch, that hurt. That was what I told my back surgeon recently when he touched one of those spots that ache constantly. You may...reactions4comments
It's Time to Throw Away the Schober Test for ASThe journey to a diagnosis of ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is riddled with challenges that prevent patients from receiving the diagnoses and treatment...reactions1comment
No, You Didn't Give Yourself AxSpa or ASI hear a lot of people saying that they feel they're in some way responsible for their chronic illness (like this MultipleSclerosis.net...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
