2 Tips for Flying With Ankylosing Spondylitis...Flying is always a nightmare with ankylosing spondylitis (AS). Even when I've flown in best-case scenarios—like in an upgraded premium seat—the pain...reactions5comments
The Financial Impact of Axial Spondyloarthritis...Living with a chronic, progressive condition can not only take a toll on your physical and mental health, but have very real...
From a Happy Girl to a Depressed, Isolated Person...I don't know, I must be the only one writing about AS from Bangladesh. My AS symptoms began in October 2021. It...reactions5comments
Ankylosing Spondylitis, Gout and Diverticulitis...I'm a 51 year old male with HBP and AS, using NSAIDS for the AS and the flare ups. I was supposed...reactions2comments
Committing to a Team With an Unpredictable Illness...I’ve been figure skating for much longer than I’ve been chronically ill. To me, nothing is more freeing than gliding across the...reactions3comments
Cultivating Self-Fulfillment in a Hyper-Productive World...One thing I’ve learned through coming out of remission and adopting other symptoms the last two years is this: people are obsessed...reactions2comments
Relationship Red Flags: Can They Really Accept Your Illness?...There was a time in my life where I had been in a relationship for about four years. After this relationship fell...reactions3comments
How I Prevent Fatigue from Derailing My Exercise Routine...I used to be one who could quickly work out for an hour or more every day and never feel tired. I...reactions11comments
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
COVID-19 Pandemic and Ankylosing Spondylitis: Patient Stories...Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, so many people have been affected by stress, the unknown, and the changing landscape. However...reactionscomments
How I Incorporate the Topic of AS into My College Work...I am a student studying Social Care Work. If you’ve read my article AS Doesn’t Give a Damn About College Deadlines or...reactions1comment
Partnering With Your Healthcare Team...Being diagnosed with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) can be overwhelming. Talking with your doctor about your concerns and asking questions can help you...
Finding My First Job Since My AS Diagnosis...Having AS has certainly had a very detrimental impact on my career. I was sacked by my employers once they learned my new medical status...reactions11comments
When the Caregiver Hits Rock Bottom...Almost every morning, I wake up at 5am to get ready for work. I pack a lunch for my daughter and hope...reactions1comment
Overcoming Anxiety and Navigating the Future With Axial Spondyloarthritis...If you've recently been diagnosed with axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpA) or another health condition, it's natural to have concerns about the future. I...reactions2comments
Surprise! I’m a Competitive Athlete Again!...I didn’t think becoming a competitive athlete would happen again! I share my journey as an athlete in this article. Sometimes, things...reactions6comments
Degenerative Disc Disease and AxSpa...Axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpa) and degenerative disc disease are both illnesses of the spine that share many of the same painful symptoms. Sometimes...reactions12comments
Life Before And After Fusion...My husband, Keegan, walked with a limp for a long time before he was diagnosed with AxSpa. I remember one night he...reactions2comments
My Flare Kit for Axial Spondyloarthritis...When you are in a flare, it can be hard to think of anything positive. Flares bring me into a depression since...reactions1comment
Developing Your Fatigue Response Plan, Part 2: The Basics...Spondyloarthritis has lots of things going for it as far as treachery goes. It's hard to pronounce. People don't know what it...reactions2comments
