How to Advocate for Someone With AS...At 23, I became a caregiver when my husband Keegan was bedridden from nonstop pain and immobility. Immediately finding oneself in the...reactions1comment
Mysterious Chronic Pain Throughout My Teens...My name is Étáin, I am a 22-year-old woman from Ireland. I have been living with symptoms of AS for well over...reactions1comment
Finding Credible Health Information...There's a lot of health information available on the internet these days. From personal blogs to online magazines to government websites and...reactions2comments
Lupus Patient...Hi, I'm Cilla, I have Lupus and a bunch of other autoimmune diseases. I'm glad to join your group and am learning...reactions3comments
My Flare Essentials...I’m currently going through a hip flare-up, so I decided to write this post about my flare go-to’s, or my essentials for...reactions10comments
Nightmares and Their Link to Inflammatory Arthritis...Authors of a study published in Brain and Behavior in March 2019 reported an unexpected discovery. Researchers were originally investigating the link...reactions5comments
10 Things You Should Know About Clinical Trials...Each year thousands of clinical trials occur. Learning about clinical trials can feel like you are learning a new language. The good...reactionscomments
My Long and Continuing Journey...Hi. I'm 45 years old and I have been dealing with lower back pain since I was 14 or so. I remember...reactions2comments
Has anyone had nerve ablation and did it help?...I have an appointment tomorrow to be tested to see if nerve ablation will help with my pain....reactions1reply
How important is it to have a rheumatologist?...I only have a PM. What can a rheumy do for you?...reactions3replies
Seven Ways To Stay Safer With Spondylitis...Sometimes living with spondylitis feels like I'm on a bizarre game show. Where I'm the host and the medical community are contestants...reactions2comments
Leia's Story...Well, I've had sciatic nerve problems since 96, after I delivered my son. I went to see my doctor and was told...reactions3comments
Hi There - This is My Story...Wow. I am not sure where to even begin. I’ve been “lurking” on here for some time. Gaining confidence to post &...reactions4comments
AS and the Military...Been living with AS since my time in the USArmy. It started with a sharp pain in my left ankle. I hobbled...reactions5comments
Clinical Trials as a Treatment Option...When you’re dealing with a major health issue or condition, it’s helpful to know that in addition to standard treatment, complementary or...reactionscomments
Breathing Exercises...Focusing on the breath is a technique used to help calm the mind and reduce stress and anxiety. There are many forms...reactionscomments
Planning For Self-Care Success: Time Management...I live in the same house my mother was raised in. It's had a few minor modifications, but we still use my...reactionscomments
Ask the Advocates: Receiving a Diagnosis...When were you diagnosed with AS and how did it initially present itself? I was diagnosed with AS in February of 2018...reactions3comments
Lost and Looking for Support...I had a rough childhood. I married very young, just to escape my unhappy life. Things just got worse. My young husband...reactions3comments
Newly diagnosed at 32...I am a 32-year-old mom, wife, and medical assistant that lives a busy life. I have always struggled with chronic fatigue as...reactions1comment
