My nr-AxSpa Biologic Journey: Part One...Since being diagnosed with non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis in 2018, I have tried four separate biologics at various times. I am telling you...reactions5comments
Returning to Rock Climbing...When I was in graduate school, I started dating my future husband, who was a rock climber. After a few months of...reactions6comments
My nr-AxSpa Biologic Journey: Part Two...Editor's note: Read part one of Pamela's journey here. The next step in my biologic journey was Cimzia. First, the bad news:...reactions2comments
My Cosentyx Hangover...As time goes by, I'm getting less and less nervous injecting! I never, ever thought that I would be saying this. But...reactionscomments
Quitting Smoking...I know it is not exactly breaking news that smoking cigarettes is bad for your health. However, you may not know that...reactions9comments
Getting a Degree With AS ...I started college before my AS symptoms started. I was lucky enough that my AS symptoms started during lockdown as college lectures...reactions2comments
Prognosis: What Happens to People with Axial Spondyloarthritis...Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) is a type of chronic, inflammatory arthritis that mainly affects the spine. It usually begins in a person's 20s...
What Parts of the Body Does Axial Spondyloarthritis Affect?...Spondyloarthritis is a form of arthritis that affects the joints and the sites where ligaments or tendons connect to bone. Axial spondyloarthritis...
How Do I Connect with Real People Living with AxSpA?...Navigating life with axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpA) can be scary or confusing, especially when going through it alone. After hearing those words “You...reactionscomments
Getting Back to Walking With AS...I can remember a time when I took walking for granted. I didn’t give my legs a second thought throughout childhood, or...reactions5comments
Remission...Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) is a long-term disease that most commonly causes inflammation and pain in the spine and hips. Early in the...
Lifestyle Changes...Living with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) can be unpredictable and challenging. But there are several lifestyle changes you can make to improve your...
Working With Axial Spondyloarthritis...Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) is a condition that often starts in the late teen years or young adulthood. As the condition progresses, axSpA...
Juvenile Spondyloarthritis and School Accommodations...Juvenile spondyloarthritis (JSpA) is the medical term for a group of diseases that cause specific types of arthritis in children before the...
Drinking Alcohol With Axial Spondyloarthritis...Research on the effects of alcohol on axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) is limited. Some studies have shown that drinking a moderate amount of...
Making Your Home Safer...Living with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) can be both painful and exhausting. When dealing with the sometimes disabling effects of axSpA, it is...
Mental Health and Axial Spondyloarthritis...Mental health is an important topic that is often overlooked, especially for people with chronic health conditions. Living with any chronic condition...
Sex and Intimacy...Chronic pain and stiffness can make it difficult to maintain intimate relationships. If you have axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), you may find that...
Tips for a Good Night’s Sleep...If you have axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), getting a good night's rest can be a struggle. Pain and discomfort might make it hard...
Health History and Physical Exam...A health history and physical exam are important for diagnosing and managing axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA). The exam can help to identify any...
