AxSpa and Hysterectomy...When it comes to diseases that include a lot of inflammation, we often see a lot of co-existing illnesses. My struggles started at...reactions3comments
My Top 5 Comfort Must-Haves For AS...When I started experiencing symptoms of AS, comfort suddenly became the forefront of my life. If you suffer from AS, then you...reactions15comments
Chronically Ill Through COVID-19...The COVID-19 pandemic as well as my spondyloarthritis (SpA) have tossed me in so many directions over the past 2 to 3...reactions5comments
Imaging Tests to Diagnose Axial Spondyloarthritis...Diagnosing AxSpA spectrum conditions can be challenging and the process of doing so is multi-faceted. A variety of symptoms may be present...
How Is Axial Spondyloarthritis Diagnosed?...Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) can be hard to diagnose. It might take a long time. Some people endure many doctor visits and tests...
Women With Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis...Ankylosing spondylitis and non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis are two types of the same disease. Diagnosis with one or the other depends on a...reactions7comments
From Pet to Partner: How My Dog Helps Me Navigate Life With AS...It wasn’t my idea to get a dog. My 9 year old daughter was obsessed. I can’t tell you how many times...reactions3comments
My Decision to Stick With a Biologic, and How It’s Helped...The decision to start any medication is one that I do not take lightly. I do my due diligence, ask lots of...reactions4comments
Like a Rock...The Bob Seger tune "Like a Rock" came on my music player as I walked the other day. It got me thinking of...reactions11comments
The 2024 Social Health Awards Program...We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards program! The Social Health Awards is an awards...reactions1comment
Pain Management...As I wrote before, I am the typical late stage diagnosis. I was started down the pain med path years before my...reactionscomments
My Life Didn’t End When I Was Diagnosed With AS...Seven years ago, my already chaotic, 18-year-old world was rocked. Amidst a blur of final exams, breakdowns and breakups, my back and...reactions9comments
Today Will Be Better: Managing Mental Health With Chronic Conditions...Editor's note: This article discusses suicide and mental health issues.Dave Courtney lived a truly fascinating life. Growing up in a similar area of...reactions8comments
Blood Tests to Diagnose Axial Spondyloarthritis...Diagnosing AxSpA spectrum conditions can be challenging. A variety of symptoms may be present, with or without visible changes on imaging tests...
My Experience With Taking Biologics for AS...I’ve been on biologics now for two and a half years. Before biologics, I was desperate for relief from the pain my...reactions7comments
"Ask Me Anything" With a Health Coach...Are you living with axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpA) and looking for ways to improve your quality of life? Do you have questions about...reactionscomments
Summertime, the Warmer Weather, and Flares...Summertime, summertime. Who doesn’t love summer? The beautiful warm weather outside. The time where vacation mode comes along and you start planning...reactions5comments
Redefining Success on Our Terms...As anyone living with axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpa) knows, one of the critical aspects of navigating AxSpa is redefining what success means after...reactions4comments
Will a Breast Reduction Help My AxSpa Symptoms?...I was sitting my rheumatologist's office, when he mentioned "I think you should look into a breast reduction." This never crossed my...reactions5comments
Tips For Weightlifting With AS...Since I was a teenager, I have always enjoyed lifting weights at the gym. It was probably the first hobby I had...reactions11comments
