Life Changing, but Not So Bad...I am 41 years old and I was just diagnosed a year ago. My rheumatologist says I am at stage 3 right...reactions4comments
A Different Life...I was diagnosed with AS, PsA and RA definitely and finally in 2013. I had repeated bouts of orbital myositis in 2009...reactions2comments
Success and the Pandemic...“Success is not final; failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” -- Winston Churchill I am ready...reactions4comments
Foreign Music Therapy...Music has the power to transport me back in time. When I hear a certain song, I find myself thinking about what was...reactions6comments
Applying for Disability Benefits...I've had axial spondyloarthritis and fibromyalgia for about four years now. Well, that's when I was diagnosed. In truth, I've probably had...reactions1comment
Preparing For My Rheumatology Appointments...No matter how many times I’ve seen my rheumatologist, I always find these appointments a daunting experience. I feel nervous. Many thoughts...reactions1comment
Walking Along With Ankylosing Spondylitis...Do you worry a lot? Are you distracted often by ankylosing spondylitis (AS)? Are you caught up in medical issues and miss...reactions1comment
I Am Giving Acupuncture a Shot for My Chronic Pain and Fatigue...I recall meeting people with chronic pain telling me that they benefited from acupuncture treatment. I am naturally curious and always keen...reactions4comments
My First Time Attending an AS Support Group...This month I attended an online meet-up of my local AS support group. It was the first time I’ve ever done something...reactions1comment
Anna Samson...Anna Samson (they/she) is a queer, desi person in their twenties from Canada, living just outside of Toronto. They have a Bachelor...
I’ve Been Doing Better...I realized I haven’t written an article in months. There are multiple reasons for that. I haven’t really had any new ideas...reactions1comment
6 Arthritis Self-Care Touchstones...Many years ago people tested the authenticity and purity of silver and gold by dragging samples over special stones. The resulting color...reactions1comment
Flares Still Happen, and I Accept Them as Messengers...I have now been living with AS for the past 11 years. At the beginning, flares came very frequently, and in an...reactions4comments
How To Get The Most Out Of Doctor Appointments...Medical appointments seem simple enough: just book, show up, be seen, and follow up, right? Wrong! For many of us, patient care...reactions7comments
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How I Manage Wildfire Season With "Pre-Existing Health Conditions"...It is the worst wildfire season in history. That’s the rhetoric I keep hearing from the media. In all fairness, it may...reactions1comment
Another Day in My Chronic World...It's Wednesday. We made it through the week. Who am I kidding? We made it through half of the week. Last night...reactions6comments
The Good, Bad, and Ugly of Specialty Pharmacies...For the last 6 months, I’ve been navigating the special pharmacy world extensively. For a variety of reasons, my health insurance benefits...reactions1comment
Sleepless Nights Continue Continuously...Sleepless nights are something I been writing a lot about. It's part of the biggest struggle I've been having. I know I...reactions3comments
3 Ways Ankylosing Spondylitis Has My Life MUCH Better...When we think about our lives with ankylosing spondylitis (AS), it can sometimes feel like we're battling eternity. An eternity of chronic...reactions5comments
