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...reactions7comments
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
Redefining the Balance of Rest and Productivity...We live in an age where people glorify productivity at an unhealthy volume. The “hustle” can’t stop and if you do, well...reactions2comments
Genetics of Axial Spondyloarthritis...Genes are passed down from parents to their children. They are composed of DNA that dictates things like your eye color and...reactions1comment
Gene Testing My Children for AS...Like the majority of people with ankylosing spondylitis, I tested positive for the gene HLA-B27. Following my diagnosis I often wondered about...reactions3comments
Building a Firm Self-Care Foundation...Self care is about getting the most important parts of our lives going in the right direction instead of fighting each other...reactions1comment
Navigating the Maze: Inconclusive Tests and Life Beyond Axial Spondyloarthritis...Your results came back inconclusive. When I heard those words, I couldn't help but feel disappointed and a twinge of anger. After...reactions4comments
Re-Thinking a Career That Works for AS...Finding a job that works for AS can be hard. I recently had a coaching client who realized the job he once...reactions5comments
Four Ways to Destress in Stressful Times...Since the beginning of the pandemic it seems like increased stress levels have become the new normal. Stress can be a risk...reactions2comments
AxSpA Has Made Me a Calmer Person...I used to be an extremely busy, anxious, workaholic. I was a high school Drama teacher & head of my school’s Music...reactions4comments
The Art of Unwinding: Taking a Solo Trip to a Cabin to Destress...Being a stay-at-home parent, living with AxSpa, and dealing with fibromyalgia isn’t just enough for someone’s plate, but makes one’s plate overflowing...reactions2comments
How I Have Improved My Sleep With AxSpa...To kick this blog off, I’ll mention that this journey to improve my sleep came from having a lot of fatigue. Although...reactions1comment
