"Blessed by B27"...Hello, my name is Simon, and I am 45 years old. Since 2019, I have been suffering from spinal arthritis with the...reactions9comments
The Marine Story...Today, I am a disabled Marine veteran in my 70s, experiencing pain in my lower and upper back that began in 1975...reactionscomments
The Weather Is Changing and I'm in Pain...Last week the temps were in the 50s, then the 30s, and on Sunday, it was 77! It’s going to be 20...reactionscomments
Being Homebound and Coping with Loneliness...I’ve spent much of the last two years feeling an overwhelming sense of loneliness and isolation. Though the online community has helped...reactions2comments
The Never-Ending War Between Pain and Fatigue...Lately my days have been spent glued to my bed, barely feeling human. I haven’t been able to write, work on my...reactions13comments
The Waiting Game...This chapter of my journey has been a waiting game. Something I’m sure many of you know all too well. It’s like...reactions3comments
Combating Chronic Fatigue: 3 Different Types of Rest...As we all know, chronic fatigue is without a doubt one of the most challenging symptoms. It will outright stop you in...reactions6comments
Making Online Friends Changed My Life...After becoming incredibly ill and home bound, I not only lost my social life but also some friends along the way. This...reactions2comments
We're Sorry...Recently, we featured a giveaway promotion of a cane in our weekly newsletter. One of our members brought to our attention that...reactionscomments
My First Trips With AS...Doctors diagnosed me with ankylosing spondylitis at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. As we all know, everything was closed, and we...reactions3comments
Preparing For My First Trip Post Diagnosis and Pandemic...Editor's note: Read how James' trip went in his follow up article, "Going on My First Trip Post Diagnosis and Pandemic." Prior...reactions2comments
Preparing For A Flight With AxSpa...Ever since AS started making a real appearance in my life, I started dreading flights. This is sad to me because I...reactions7comments
Humira As Treatment For AS: My Experience...When I was 18 years old, I developed ankylosing spondylitis (AS), a genetic autoimmune disease that causes inflammation of the spine. The...reactionscomments
My Biologic Keeps My Flares Away...I got a reminder this summer about how effective my biologic is at keeping my flares at bay. To give a bit...reactions2comments
Summer Travels With AS...Summer time for me always comes with a lot of traveling. Day trips, extended weekends trip, or a quick flight somewhere. Over...reactions3comments
Sex! (And Ankylosing Spondylitis)...There. I’ve said it. Not out loud, of course, but on the page. Sex. It’s a great word when you think about...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
How I Manage My AxSpa Without Biologics (part 2)...This is a continuation of How I Manage My AxSpa Without Biologics: Nutrition and Movement. In the first part, I talked about...reactions2comments
Does Ankylosing Spondylitis Cause Nausea?...There are many unwelcomed symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis (AS). The fatigue, brain fog, and pain are enough to cope with. But many...reactions5comments
Researching Axial Spondyloarthritis For Myself...One of the most critical issues I think we've all been facing in the past few years is the regularity of disinformation...reactions5comments
