Things I Wish I Was Told When Getting Diagnosed with AS...Getting diagnosed with AS really young left me growing up not being fully aware of what it meant to live a life...reactions4comments
The Truths of a Chronically Ill Individual...I have dreams, though they may sound simple. I have dreams of laying in a vibrant field of grass with the warmth...reactions7comments
Early AS Signs I Wish I Picked Up On...I am often asked if there were early warning signs prior to my AS diagnosis. I used to believe that there weren’t...reactions29comments
Dr. Donica Baker...Donica Liu Baker, MD, FACR is a board-certified rheumatologist practicing the art of medicine in her beloved hometown of St. Louis, Missouri...
Surreal Pain Dreams...Throughout the past year, I have noticed that even in the deepest slumber, my ankylosing spondylitis pain can control me. Often, the...reactions16comments
Advocating Helps My Mental Health...My advocating journey began in October 2020 with a fundraiser. A year later I continue to advocate every day. It was the best...reactions2comments
Does Time Heal All Wounds? ...Does time heal all wounds? No, it does not, but time can help heal you a little. But I am back and...reactions1comment
A Weekend Away With My Boyfriend...Going away for a weekend break or a holiday is one of my favorite things to do with my boyfriend. It still is even...reactions6comments
Flare Up Feelings...For the past six to eight weeks, I had been going through a terrible flare up. I had no energy at all. When this happens, I constantly feel sick. My...reactions7comments
What Happened to my Heat Tolerance?...I used to absolutely love summer. I would tan, go out for day trips a lot, and spend days on the beach...reactions30comments
4 Video Games That Help Me Get Through High Pain Days...Over the last two years, I’ve had to say goodbye (or hopefully just "see you later") to some of my favorite hobbies...reactions3comments
"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
