Beyond Medication: Managing Axial Spondyloarthritis Holistically...When I first was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis, I didn’t see or read a lot about stress management. In fact, all of...reactions3comments
Alternative Therapies and Ankylosing Spondylitis Treatment...I have always been interested in spirituality, mental health, and alternative methods of healing — even before I realized I was passionate...reactions5comments
My COVID Antivirals Experience...After spending the best part of two years under virtual house arrest in an attempt to protect myself from COVID, it finally...reactions5comments
AxSpa and Sicca Syndrome...In the common sides effects of Humira, you can find a long list of things. I think I have Sicca syndrome, including...reactions9comments
Inflammatory Arthritis and Intermittent Fasting...Disclaimer: I am not a doctor, so you should not take health advice from me. I am a chronic illness advocate and...reactions2comments
Adding Injury to AxSpA Pain: Thinking About Acute vs. Chronic Pain...Most of the pain I feel these days--well, for the past two decades--is chronic pain related to AxSpA. As I’ve previously mentioned...reactions4comments
An Unrealistic Outlook on Exercise...In the past year, I have gained unwanted weight. This is due to a lack of mobility and medication. I was pretty much...reactions15comments
A Realistic Outlook on Exercise...If you read my articles "An Unrealistic Outlook on Exercise" and the "All or Nothing Approach" you'll know that I haven't been...reactions14comments
Exercise is Medicine!...This saying is not from me. I heard it during the presentation of a rheumatologist specialised in AxSpa. I thought this was...reactions5comments
Biologic Medications and My Finger Infection...Having an autoimmune disease like AS, my body can be vulnerable to getting infections much easier. I am on biologics (I take...reactions5comments
Hold for Infections: My Recent Experience with Biologics and Immunosuppression...My life with biologics stretches back six years now. I was diagnosed nearly 15 years after initial symptoms appeared, and since I...reactions7comments
Biologics: To Take or Not to Take? That is the Question!...When I was first diagnosed, I asked: "Is there a cure?" I was told there was no cure, but advanced treatments that...reactions3comments
I Had My Worst Flare in 3 Years...I recently experienced the worst flare I’ve had in 3 years. It was extremely emotional, difficult, and painful. I had my 17th...reactions1comment
Pain Management Tips & Tricks, Part 2: Exercise, Hydration, and More...Editor's note: You can read Part 1 of Ali's "Pain Management" series here. When you're in pain the last thing you'd even...reactions4comments
How I Cope With Stiffness: Stretch Every Day...I need to stretch every day. Without fault, my hips are always stiff and the only way to keep adequate mobility is...reactions5comments
Post-Activity Stiffness and Psoriatic Arthritis...Please do not take this as the standard stiffness all of us with psoriatic arthritis usually experience first thing in the mornings...reactionscomments
Keeping Warm and Cozy With AS...The winter months were always my favorite time of the year as a child, not because I enjoy the cold. I enjoyed...reactions2comments
Another Winter With AxSpa...Here in Australia we’re leaving the cold weather behind and enjoying the spring. At this time I’m once again conscious of all...reactions1comment
Learning To Pace Myself Has Changed My Life...Pacing is probably the most useful thing I have learned on my journey to live better with AxSpa, and with fibromyalgia too...reactions8comments
Finding Balance in Pushing Yourself and Resting with Work...Over the last 6 months, I have been diligent in getting myself back into a consistent work schedule. I work from home...reactions2comments
