Removing the Scary Stigma of Biologics...I went into my first rheumatology appointment of the year last week with one thought on my mind: I think I might...reactions10comments
Casey, A Supportive Person in My Life...When I first got diagnosed with AS, I felt distraught. But I was very lucky to have someone in my life who is not...reactions5comments
A Long Time But Finally Got a Diagnosis!...I am 22 years old and I’ve had back pain for around 6 years, which has got significantly worse over the last...reactions1comment
My Story: Time to Take Control...I live in rural Alabama. Not the easiest place to find a rheumatologist, there are only 3 within 30 minutes of where...reactions3comments
Experiments While I’m Waiting for a Cure...Do you remember the first question you asked when you were told you had AS? For me it was immediate - “Is...reactions4comments
COVID-19 Basics for the Immune-Compromised...For those living with chronic health conditions, current news about the coronavirus (COVID-19) can be anxiety-inducing. We have questions and concerns about...reactionscomments
Lawrence "Rick" Phillips...Rick has spent over 30 years in local government and local school district administration in Indiana. He has, at various times, been...
Tips for Parents with a Newborn...I'm sitting on my bed as I begin this article. Next to me is Keegan (my husband with AS) and my 8-week-old...reactions5comments
3 Ways To Get An Energy Boost...Just to set the stage-—I’m not the one with AS. My husband, Keegan, is. And I’m his caregiver. We both are at...reactions4comments
How Connecting to Nature Helps Chronic Pain...Keegan, my husband with AS, always has loved being outside. When I first met Keegan, I was surprised at the 30-minute ride...reactions5comments
The Good Enough Caregiver...For years at the end of the day, I'd sit down on the couch exhausted. I'd look over to my husband, Keegan...reactionscomments
Avoiding Cabin Fever During The Coronavirus...The last week has really turned in Philly: schools are closing, offices are encouraging workers to work from home, and the first...reactionscomments
Let's Talk about Sex and AS...I'm not one to come out and easily talk about my sex life, or my sex life with Keegan. But part of...reactions1comment
The 3 Biggest Shocks of Becoming a Caregiver...Some days, I don't really feel much like a caregiver to my husband, Keegan, who's suffered from AS for more than 10...reactions4comments
Auldyn and Keegan Vlog: Family Trips During a Flare-Up...Auldyn and Keegan are no strangers to the difficulties of traveling with ankylosing spondylitis. Traveling can get even more complicated when you're...reactionscomments
Realizing AS Changes Everything...Growing up, I had heard of others in my family being diagnosed with serious and life-changing illnesses, but they were older. That's...reactions5comments
To Biologic or Not to Biologic?..."I'd recommend starting a biologic," Keegan's rheumatologist suggested at our first appointment. Keegan, my husband, and I were still wrapping our heads...reactions3comments
Pregnancy and AxSpA...If you have axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), you may wonder how pregnancy will affect your condition. While there is little research on the...
Let's Find Some Positivity Out of This Chronic Illness...Having a chronic illness of any sort is hard. It's a hard pill to swallow. Receiving a diagnosis or having to live...reactions2comments
Getting Old Gracefully!...In my world we use the words "a bit at a time" because we do not hurry and don’t need to. I...reactions2comments
