5 Tips for Starting a Self-Injection Biologic...My husband, Keegan, has perfected the art of the biologic. I remember the first time he took it. He was so psyched...reactions4comments
My Diagnosis with Peripheral Spondyloarthritis and AS...There are two main categories of spondyloarthritis: axial spondyloarthritis and peripheral spondyloarthritis. Chances are, if you are reading this, you or someone...reactions24comments
Yes, Ankylosing Spondylitis Pain is That Bad...I'm naturally a highly empathic person. In my research of ankylosing spondylitis, I kept reading about the chronic pain but wanted to...reactions12comments
The 4-Month Flare...My most recent flare-up started 4 months ago during the weekend of my birthday celebration in New Orleans (yep, I'm a Scorpio!)...reactions28comments
Coping with an Axial Spondyloarthritis Flare That Won't End...I'm in another endless axial spondyloarthritis flare (again). How long will this one last? The days have gone by so fast. I'm...reactions19comments
Service Animals and Emotional Support Animals...If you have axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), you might have considered a service animal to support you. Service animals are often associated with...reactions7comments
About Us...At AxialSpondyloArthritis.net we empower people living with this chronic health condition and caregivers to take control of axial spondyloarthritis by providing a...
Digestive System and Axial Spondyloarthritis...Sometimes I feel like the number of ways AxSpA can affect my body are endless. It’s extremely discouraging. But as a systemic...reactions15comments
Gut Issues and Trying to Find Answers...If I were told to choose one system that I didn’t want to malfunction and impede on my daily life, the digestive...reactions6comments
Gut Issues, IBS-C, and Ankylosing Spondylitis...Editor's note: Read the first part of Katie's journey here.Have you ever experienced stomach issues and the need to evacuate your bowels...reactions12comments
Ankylosing Spondylitis and Digestive Issues...I’m not able to do much these days.I've been in symptom hell for the past 7 or so weeks. It started at...reactions18comments
My 4 Arthritis Self-Care Basics...Self-care makes up a substantial portion of our quality of life, especially for those of us living with arthritis. However, similar to...reactions5comments
What I Wish Someone Told Me When I Was Diagnosed With AS...The scariest and most confusing time of my life was when I was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis. A condition with a long...reactions11comments
How to Communicate to Someone That They Hurt Your Feelings...One of the hardest lessons I've learned over the years is the importance of communicating your feelings, especially when hurt by a...reactions2comments
Dysautonomia and AxSpA...Dysautonomia is a group of disorders that can occur when your autonomic nervous system (ANS) is not working properly. The ANS is...reactionscomments
Foot Pain Helped Me Get Diagnosed With AxSpa!...When we think about foot pain, we often don’t think of it being a common axial spondyloarthritis symptom. For me, this was...reactions28comments
Stepping Up To Better Foot Care With AS...In a previous article, I mentioned that one of the signs I wish my pre-diagnosed self had picked up on was that...reactions9comments
Feeling the Pressure from Able-Bodied People to Get Better...One thing has remained a constant throughout the decline of my health these last two years. I feel a looming pressure to...reactions5comments