Putting Your Health First...My health has never come first, I have always been a workaholic that would do anything to advance their studies and career...reactions2comments
Love Reading, Hate Neck Pain...I love reading and spend a lot of time in my chair with my neck bent down or in bed on my...reactions2comments
My Pain Brought Me To Tears...Many days we as chronic pain patients are able to endure pain. I have had days where I have been at a...reactions4comments
My Diagnosis Lead To Two Things, Only Two.......I am the classic "late diagnosis". I am 54 now, and was diagnosed with A.S. three years ago. My memories of back...reactions5comments
My AS Story: Flares Getting Worse...Hi. First post. I was diagnosed in my early 20s. I’m now 37. It all started with iritis (uveitis) which took months...reactions18comments
I've Been Reading and Now Writing...Im pushing 60 yrs and after many ongoing surgeries starting back in 2007, I have lived with joint pain for years. At...reactions1comment
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
