Tips on Keeping Up With Replies With a Chronic Illness...I wrote an article a while back about my struggles with responding to friends’ messages - one of the many consequences of living with a...reactionscomments
How I Use NSAIDs to Manage AS Symptoms...Like most people, the first medication I was prescribed when first diagnosed with AS was a course of anti-inflammatories. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs...reactions1comment
Hope is dwindling away…...I have had LBP (now realising very much in keeping with AS symptoms) for the last 5 or 6 years, I’ve been...reactions3repliesNon-Radiographic Axial SpondyloarthritisDiagnosisMisunderstood
Help...I’ve had this flare for the past 6 months.. despite weekly biological injections and starting methotrexate 2 months ago, my condition progresses...reactions3repliesCoping
Navigating Winter Walks: A Guide for Dog Parents With AxSpa...Walking my dog outside during the wintertime is a form of torture I don't wish upon anyone. As walking her is something...reactions4comments
Ten Years With AxSpa - My Longest Relationship!...Ten years with my dark passenger (for those who watched Dexter 😉), my longest relationship! Oh...we had some big fights, some crises...reactions1comment
Undiagnosed but in pain...For context I live in the U.K. and while the NHS are brilliant and free, the waiting lists and pressure on them...reactions5repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis Mental HealthTips & Advice
Reflecting on Life When My AS Was Undiagnosed...As a lot of us do around new year, I was reflecting on 2023, which got me thinking about life now compared...reactions1comment
Does anyone also suffer with Osteitis Pubis?...Hello, I am hoping for a referral to a Rheumatologist for more investigations (I am not diagnosed with AS) but my MRI...reactions4repliesDiagnosis
Navigating AxSpa Research and New Discoveries...Did you know that researchers discovered the connection between HLA-B27 and AxSpa in the early 70s? And that biologics were introduced in...reactions1comment
Has anyone been told the reason for their pain is DDD and had a spinal fusion?...Hi all - looking for some answers/ help etc Lived with chronic pain in my spine and some on off pain in...reactions7repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis
How do you deal with heel pain?...I was wondering how y’all deal with heel pain? Two months ago I had a pulmonary embolism and I am now on...reactions1replySymptoms
Building a Firm Self-Care Foundation...Self care is about getting the most important parts of our lives going in the right direction instead of fighting each other...reactions1comment
Bed topper for AxSpa...Hi I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for a bed topper to assist with pain and discomfort whilst sleeping. I...reactions3repliesSleepPainsomnia Tips & Advice
Navigating the Maze: Inconclusive Tests and Life Beyond Axial Spondyloarthritis...Your results came back inconclusive. When I heard those words, I couldn't help but feel disappointed and a twinge of anger. After...reactions4comments
Re-Thinking a Career That Works for AS...Finding a job that works for AS can be hard. I recently had a coaching client who realized the job he once...reactions5comments
Tips For Surviving The Winter With AS...I’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
Will you take our In America survey and help others understand the impact of AxSpA?...To learn more about the challenges of living with AxSpA, we are conducting our In America survey. By taking our survey, you...reactions2repliesResearch & Clinical Trials
The Art of Unwinding: Taking a Solo Trip to a Cabin to Destress...Being a stay-at-home parent, living with AxSpa, and dealing with fibromyalgia isn’t just enough for someone’s plate, but makes one’s plate overflowing...reactions2comments
How I Have Improved My Sleep With AxSpa...To kick this blog off, I’ll mention that this journey to improve my sleep came from having a lot of fatigue. Although...reactions1comment
