Today Was a Tough Day...Today was a tough day. I woke up at 5:30 am only to toss and turn until my alarm went off at 6:30 am. It’s been a rough couple of...reactions2comments
Jamie Shinkewski...Jamie is a 26-year-old living with Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis in the interior of British Columbia. He was diagnosed in January 2020 after encouragement to seek testing from his mom and...
The Strobe Light of Chronic Illness – How Others See Only Small Snapshots...I was watching a cop show the other day, and one of those obligatory “drug-addled club goers rave” scenes came on. You know, the one that shows what Hollywood thinks...reactionscomments
After Much Reluctance, I Tried CBD For AS And Anxiety...Over the past few months, my ankylosing spondylitis has been flaring up. I definitely think the global pandemic and being in quarantine has contributed to this, since I’m not able...reactions16comments
Other Health Conditions Experienced Alongside Lupus...The journey to receiving a lupus diagnosis can be a long one. The symptoms of lupus can be nonspecific and overlap with many other conditions. Because of this, it can...reactionscomments
Food Allergies, Gut Inflammation, And AxSpA...Scientists do not fully know how food allergies affect inflammation in axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). However, researchers believe there is a link between gut health and AxSpA. Food allergies have a...reactions2comments
Axial Spondyloarthritis...I have been diagnosed with Axial Spondyloarthritis. Most times it is so difficult to function. I am stiff almost all the time. I have been diagnosed with bipolar, sleep apnea...reactions3comments
As this progresses do you start to have severe muscle spasms in back and rib cage area?...reactions10replies
How are you practicing self-care or self-love?...It’s normal to feel overwhelmed or anxious during stressful and uncertain times. It can be hard to manage those feelings. How do you cope with these feelings and what do...reactionsreplies
In America: What’s That?...The In America survey is now closed. Axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpA) is so much more than just back pain. To learn more about the challenges of living with AxSpA, we are...reactions3comments
Ask The Advocate: How PsA Impacts Daily Life...Psoriatic arthritis can change how you live your life every single day. This condition is the center of the wheel that outreaches to all different aspects of life: physical and...reactionscomments
The Strobe Light of Chronic Illness – How Others See Only Small Snapshots...I was watching a cop show the other day and one of those obligatory, “drug addled-club goers rave” scenes came on. You know, the one that shows what Hollywood thinks...reactionscomments
Nature's Impact on Our Physical & Mental Health...There is growing evidence that spending time in nature can help people feel less depressed, anxious or stressed. Maintaining our connection to nature can improve one’s quality of life and...reactionscomments
Walking Autoimmune Disease...I have been diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis, Crohns, Ulcerative Colitis and RA. Along with multiple other non autoimmune diseases. I am a 47 year old male with a wife and...reactions2comments
How do you stay connected with your community?...From time to time, we can feel isolated, overwhelmed, or alone. Engaging with our loved ones, friends, and community members is especially important in moments like this. How do you...reactionsreplies
Anyone have to stop Methotrexate?...Anyone have to stop methotrexate for liver toxicity/did it take long for your liver function tests to return to normal?...reactions6replies
I am wondering if my bones won't fuse together?...I am wondering if my bones won't fuse together like my father's did since along with ankylosing spondylitis I also have Crohns disease in the area of my intestine where...reactions6replies
My Story...I started with hives 2 months after I graduated college. I was on many different meds for them but nothing help. I also was bounced from doctor to doctor for...reactions2comments
"Coming Out" As A Sick Person...My first instinct as a newly diagnosed person with AS (a type of axial spondyloarthritis) was to hide it. I was confused, relieved, upset, depressed, just about every emotion. I...reactions1comment
