Major Surgery With AxSpA...After a diagnosis of a chronic condition that degrades your joints over time, it isn’t surprising you may eventually need surgery. But...reactions8comments
What My Bullet Journal Taught Me...I spent some time exploring Bullet Journal techniques several years ago in hopes of adapting it for my Spoonie Chat folks, but...reactions3comments
Bad Air Quality, Wildfires, and Flare-Ups...Living with a chronic condition like AxSpa can be challenging on its own, but when external factors exacerbate the symptoms, the struggle...reactions2comments
Doing Halloween Safely At Home!...Celebrating Halloween with AxSpa can be difficult. Some of us can't trick-or-trick due to mobility issues, don't feel comfortable going out because...reactions1comment
It Finally Happened: I Fractured My Spine...I spent about half a year thinking I was experiencing a recurrent, terrible axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpA) flare-up only to learn that I...reactions8comments
My Experience of Trying Acupuncture For My AS...I’ve been receiving care from a chronic pain clinic, and a few months ago they offered me acupuncture. I had a telephone...reactions10comments
Applying for Disability Benefits...Living with a chronic health condition may make working impossible at some point. Your symptoms can affect your ability to get your...
Insurance is Crucial for Patients With AxSpA...I was informed I had a gene mutation a few months ago that could contribute to more severe health complications down the...reactions2comments
Learning from Experience...Late in 2020, full into the pandemic was when I finally got the courage to look up ankylosing spondylitis (AS) online. This...reactions1comment
Investing in Tools That Help Make Life Easier With AS...Someone once told me to never skimp when buying the tools you’ll use the most. This has taken on a new meaning...reactions16comments
"There's nothing wrong with you. You look fine."...When I was younger, I was active and would rush to be around friends and family. We lived life like there were...reactions1comment
7 Years in "No Diagnosis Land," Part 1...Many people experience symptoms of AxSpA for quite some time before being diagnosed. Some are misdiagnosed, while others are dismissed as having...reactions5comments
Difficulty in Finding Diagnosis...Hello everyone! I'm from Volgograd, Russia. I'm 39 years old. I was diagnosed three months ago, but it was a very difficult...reactions7comments
An Interview With Personal Trainer and AS Patient, John Frazier...Here at AxialSpondyloarthritis.net, we know that fitness and AxSpa can have a complicated relationship. Exercise is important to reduce stiffness and maintain...reactions1comment
Health Professionals I’ve Added to My AS Team...Over the years I’ve visited a number of different health professionals to help me manage my axial spondyloarthritis. Some have not proven...reactions1comment
Switching From a Biologic to a Biosimilar...I began my first biologic treatment, Humira, just over a year ago. After 11 months, I had a follow-up appointment with my...reactions3comments
Building a Care Team...Being chronically ill means that doctor’s appointments are routine and frequent. It also likely means you have several different types of doctors...reactions2comments
Managing Seasonal Joint Pain for a More Fulfilling Life...There was a time when the changing seasons used to bring me joy, but now it seems to give me joint pain...reactions5comments
Why Advocating for Yourself Feels Difficult, Especially With Family...For those grappling with Axial Spondyloarthritis (axSpA), moments with family can quickly become challenging encounters that leave us frustrated and misunderstood. I...reactions2comments
AxSpA Resources and Support...Seeking a diagnosis for axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) or ankylosing spondylitis (AS) can be a long journey. And receiving a formal diagnosis can...
