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
When the Cost of Care Makes Access an Issue...When I was growing up, my family reserved hospital visits for emergencies that couldn't wait until the doctor's office opened in the...reactions4comments
Nausea and Ankylosing Spondylitis: My Experience...Ankylosing spondylitis isn't just aches and pains. It’s a lot of things, and for different people, it's a lot of different things. For me...reactions25comments
The Combo of Getting Sick and Having AxSpa...When I try to tell my friends and family that I'm vulnerable to getting sick, they act like I'm whining and complaining...reactions2comments
Is Anyone Having Success With Biologics?...I have had back pain since I was 16 years old. When in my early twenties I went to Orthopedic MD who...reactions7comments
Finally Growing Used to My Bi-Weekly Injections...It has taken over two years, but I am finally growing comfortable with my self-administered injections. In June 2020, I began using...reactions4comments
Doing Better With AS...Doing things can be difficult when you’ve got axial spondyloarthritis and fibromyalgia. Motivation is nothing compared to pain and fatigue. No matter...reactions1comment
When Friendships Don’t Survive Your Chronic Illness...Lil and I met at work in our early 20s. She was hilarious and outrageous and we clicked instantly. Going anywhere with...reactions6comments
Discussing and Disclosing AS At Work...You’re sitting at your desk with a heat pad plugged in, on high, and strapped to your lower back. A co-worker walks...reactions7comments
Navigating Work Stressors With an Autoimmune Disease: Tips for Success...Living with an autoimmune condition like axSpA can present unique challenges in various aspects of life, including work. Multiple symptoms, from lower...reactions5comments
My AxSpAnalogy: Steering Through Brain Fog...Brain fog continues to be the AxSpA symptom I struggle the most with. Yes, the pain sucks and I could do without...reactions3comments
