Still Not Over...I was diagnosed by a doctor in 2017 but was never given the proper information or referred to a rheumatologist. Shortly after...reactions1comment
Brain Fog: The Impact of RA on Mental Functioning...Results from the 2019 RA In America Survey showed that 61 percent of survey participants living with RA experienced brain fog within...reactionscomments
Post-Activity Stiffness and Psoriatic Arthritis...Please do not take this as the standard stiffness all of us with psoriatic arthritis usually experience first thing in the mornings...reactionscomments
What is the strangest reply you've received when telling someone you have AS?...Many people have never heard of ankylosing spondylitis before and it's quite a mouthful. What is the strangest response you've received when...reactions7replies
Are You Freaking Kidding Me...I can't believe a life long struggle leads to this road. Too many surgeries and misdiagnosed. The daily pain of different body...reactions2comments
Dry, Cracked, and Very Parched...A few years ago, I presented with blurry vision and a weird sensation of people moving away from me while I looked...reactions7comments
Dry, Cracked, and Very Parched...A few years ago, I presented with blurry vision and a weird sensation of people moving away from me while I looked...reactions4comments
Privacy Concerns When Using Telehealth Services...Telehealth has become a popular way to see a doctor. Today, you can get many health services remotely. And, some studies show...reactionscomments
Managing Chronic Pain and AS With Medical Marijuana...Editor's Note: The information in this article is for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Laws regarding the...reactions8comments
How Do I Find Virtual Health Services?...It can be overwhelming to figure out how to find telehealth services, especially if you do not already have a doctor. But...reactionscomments
A Day In The Life Of Someone With Ankylosing Spondylitis...One thing I find most people don’t understand when learning about AS is the fact that it affects every aspect of our...reactions7comments
Preparing for a Virtual Visit with Your Doctor...Visiting your doctor online is a great way to get healthcare if you are not able to go in person. You can...reactionscomments
Lisa Marie Basile...Lisa Marie Basile was officially diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis in 2017 after living with nearly a decade's worth of symptoms. She has...
Dawn Gibson...Dawn Gibson has lived with Ankylosing Spondylitis since 2001. She entered health advocacy by joining Twitter in 2011. In the intervening years...
Charis Hill...Charis was previously an advocate on AxialSpondyloarthritis.net. Charis is an award-winning queer disabled chronic disease advocate, writer, speaker and model living with...
Cassia Pelton...Cassia was previously a health leader on AxialSpondyloarthritis.net. Cassia Pelton was 18 years old when she first started experiencing sharp pains in...
Steff Di Pardo...Steff is a 24-year-old living in Toronto, Ontario. In February of 2017, she started showing symptoms of AS in her lower back...
My Anxieties with COVID-19...I’m sure most of us are very anxious with COVID-19 having stuck around for this long. When first hearing about it, I...reactions1comment
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How AS Has Affected My Financial Situation...I’ve struggled a lot financially since my symptoms of AS first started. As I’ve mentioned before, I had to quit my job...reactions5comments