A Diagnosis, Immunobiological Therapy, and Allergic Reactions...Hi, my name is Dima, and I’m 27 years old. 8 years ago, I experienced my first symptoms of axial spondyloarthritis, but...reactionscomments
My Top 5 Comfort Must-Haves For AS...When I started experiencing symptoms of AS, comfort suddenly became the forefront of my life. If you suffer from AS, then you...reactions15comments
Muscle Spasms and Axial Spondyloarthritis...When you google AS, there is a specific number of symptoms and a definition of what you should feel like. But I think this is...reactions40comments
Chronic Pain, Sleeping Separately, and Building a Strong Relationship...For years now, my fiancé and I have slept separately due to my chronic pain. It hasn’t affected our relationship, thankfully, but...reactions3comments
Complementary and Integrative Health...Complementary and integrative health (CIH) is a group of medical treatments that are not part of mainstream, or conventional, medicine. Here, mainstream...
My Decision to Stick With a Biologic, and How It’s Helped...The decision to start any medication is one that I do not take lightly. I do my due diligence, ask lots of...reactions4comments
How Brain Fog Impacts My Life...We all know brain fog all too well. For many of us, it started out as something small—merely stumbling on our words...reactions12comments
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...reactions5comments
5 Ways I Relieve Pain in My Achilles Heel...My Achilles heel is literally my Achilles heel. An aspect of AS that is often overlooked is foot pain. AS can cause...reactions19comments
Living With Axial Spondyloarthritis & Fibromyalgia...When you live with axial spondyloarthritis, the pain is constant. Not to mention the brain fog, extreme fatigue, stiffness, trouble sleeping, and...reactions2comments
Adapting To the Disappearance Of Restful Sleep...It feels like common knowledge that the right amount of sleep can help with productivity, brain functioning, and maybe even help you...reactions6comments
Community Team...Welcome to Health Union's Community Team. Our Community Team is made up of a diverse group of employees of Health Union who...
Shower Tips for Ankylosing Spondylitis Pain and Fatigue...One of the things I struggle most with due to ankylosing spondylitis and fibromyalgia is taking a shower. What used to be...reactions35comments
Adolescent AS for me...Hi, I'm a 69yo retired healthcare worker in Radiology. I was an active child in grade school. I started playing little league...reactions1comment
Understanding Mental Health and Mental Health Resources...Living with a chronic illness is about more than just physical symptoms. It also impacts how you think, feel, and act. For...
Managing Period Pain and Ankylosing Spondylitis Flares...Whenever my period is on its way, I know the true (monthly) battle is beginning. Not only do I contend with the...reactions16comments
Health Resources...Living with a chronic health condition can be challenging, frustrating, and tiring. You might feel like your life is on hold. Frequent...
What My Body Tells Me Before an Ankylosing Spondylitis Flare-up...Living with ankylosing spondylitis means dealing with flare-ups. I am not symptom free, so the level of symptoms I am used to...reactions12comments
How I Fight Against Medical Impostor Syndrome As an AxSpA Patient...The chairs in the rheumatology waiting room are cushier than most. I walk towards one with hesitation – feeling out of place...reactions7comments
My Experience with Medical Gaslighting and Ableism from Doctors...About a year ago, I switched family doctors because my last one was ableist and rude towards me. I thought that I...reactions29comments
