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
Developing Your Fatigue Response Plan...Have you ever had uninvited guests gate crash your holiday gathering? I like to think of myself as warm and welcoming, but...reactionscomments
Vision Problems (Uveitis) and Axial Spondyloarthritis...Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) is an inflammatory form of arthritis. The chronic inflammation that comes with axSpA causes swelling and pain, mainly in...
Biologic and Biosimilar Drugs...Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) is a long-term condition with no cure. But treatments such as getting regular exercise and taking medicines can help...
Sex and Intimacy...Chronic pain and stiffness can make it difficult to maintain intimate relationships. If you have axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), you may find that...
