Psoriasis and Axial Spondyloarthritis...There are various conditions or diseases that occur at the same time as conditions on the AxSpA spectrum. These are called comorbid...
What is it like to live with Ankylosing Spondylitis?...Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is so much more than just back pain. It affects how you sleep, what you eat, and so many...reactionsreplies
What Are You Doing to Keep Your Spirits Up?...Covid19 has kept all of us in our homes. I know it had caused some of us to lose our minds! What...reactions13replies
The Good Enough Caregiver...For years at the end of the day, I'd sit down on the couch exhausted. I'd look over to my husband, Keegan...reactionscomments
Off-Label Use of Biologics for Axial Spondyloarthritis...Some biologics are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). Others are used off-label. Off-label...
Complementary and Integrative Health...Complementary and integrative health (CIH) is a group of medical treatments that are not part of mainstream, or conventional, medicine. Here, mainstream...
Clinical Trial Participation...Every clinical trial is designed to look at a specific population, so each participant is required to have certain traits (eligibility criteria)...reactionscomments
Social Security Disability and AxSpA...AxSpA spectrum disorders can have significant effects on your life, including your ability to work – especially if you have a more...
Flare-ups, Alcohol, And Big Life Changes: The Results...For the past month and a half, I've been on a health journey provoked by an intense flare-up (see part 1 of...reactions1comment
Myths and Misconceptions About Axial Spondyloarthritis...When you are first diagnosed with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), you may not understand much about it. Learning about the condition and being...
Emerging Treatment Options for Axial Spondyloarthritis...As more research is done, more treatment options for AxSpA spectrum conditions emerge. While there is still no cure for these conditions...
Wake-Up Call: Flare-ups, Alcohol, And Big Life Changes: Part 1...I went to Europe for Christmas (as I've done for the past seven years) to be with my partner's family, and it...reactionscomments
Who Does Axial Spondyloarthritis Affect?...In order to learn more about a disease, the epidemiology of the disease is studied. Epidemiology involves the study of the way...
Support Is Essential During COVID-19...With all of the panic going around surrounding the COVID-19 virus, I’m sure you’ve noticed how helpful a good support system is...reactions2comments
I'm At Risk, Too: Sharing Our Diagnoses During COVID-19...As the terms “immunocompromised” and “suppressed immune system” flow through social media and news outlets linked to conversations surrounding COVID-19, I have...reactionscomments
Coping With Pain...Living with chronic pain can have a major impact on your daily life, affecting everything from your ability to go about everyday...
COVID-19: Tips To Reduce Your Risk...With all of the news circulating about the novel (new) coronavirus, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed or anxious. This is...reactionscomments
COVID-19 Basics for the Immune-Compromised...For those living with chronic health conditions, current news about the coronavirus (COVID-19) can be anxiety-inducing. We have questions and concerns about...reactionscomments
FDA Makes Way for Experimental Drugs to Fight COVID-19...On March 19, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the testing of two drugs, chloroquine (hydroxychloroquine) and remdesivir, to treat...reactionscomments
