Inability to walk...I’m now 63 years of age and managed my AS quite well and managed to live my life in spite of the...reactions9repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis Coping
Flare Up Feelings...For the past six to eight weeks, I had been going through a terrible flare up. I had no energy at all. When this happens, I constantly feel sick. My...reactions7comments
Managing Symptoms, Kids and a Job...I posted awhile back and want to give an update. So I've been busy with work and dr appointments. My AS has...reactions2comments
Using Spoons Wisely: Intentional Socializing ...Early on in my journey of AS, I was trying to please everyone. Despite at the time struggling both physically and emotionally...reactions5comments
Surgery, Procedures, Multiple Treatments, Oh My!...I can honestly say after 4 years of dealing with my AS diagnosis, I have become a guinea pig! And not the...reactions6comments
Great partners/Spouses...We have a really great pet thread going - how about wonderful spouses and partners? My fella and I have been together...reactions1replyIntimacy & RelationshipsCaregivingFriends & Family
I Was Diagnosed With Fibromyalgia...For those who may not know, Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that causes widespread pain, fatigue, sleep issues, and many other symptoms...reactions4comments
Early AS Signs I Wish I Picked Up On...I am often asked if there were early warning signs prior to my AS diagnosis. I used to believe that there weren’t...reactions29comments
Pop Quiz #1: Learning More About Ankylosing Spondylitis...Test your AS knowledge and take this short quiz! How many did you get correct? Share in the comments below!...reactions1comment
Monday Mornings Can Be the Hardest for Me...Monday morning, time to get up for work. My alarm clock keeps ringing and I keep putting it on snooze. There are...reactions8comments
Don't Let a Smile Fool You...Behind that smile of mine hides many things, that I decide who to open up to and tell. Would you be able...reactions12comments
Going Out for a Day and the Result...About a month ago now, I went downtown for a day trip with one of my close friends. I knew immediately when...reactions2comments
The Long-Term Effects of Uveitis...I was freshly out of college and going into grad school when uveitis struck — and it struck hard. I was otherwise...reactions2comments
Help getting a diagnosis...The more I read about this disease the more I’m convinced that I have it. How do I go about talking to...reactions4repliesDiagnosis
How It's Been Going With AxSpa...Getting diagnosed started off as such a bumpy ride. Every day looked hopeless. Every day looked like things would not get better...reactions8comments
The Arthritis Advocacy Iceberg...The dictionary identifies an advocate as a person who publicly recommends or promotes a policy or cause. Ideally, it's a good or...reactions3comments
From Self-Help Guru to Disability Advocate...A few years back I created a mental health and wellness website to both share my journey through self-discovery and in hopes...reactions4comments
A Painful Return To Pills...I'm ever so grateful for my medications and they have completely turned my life around. I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in...reactions17comments
Anyone got some hot travel tips? ...I'm planning a couple of short trips- one to NYC in July and one to Italy in September :D Very excited to...reactions2repliesTips & AdviceTravel
The 2024 Social Health Awards Program...Editorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards...reactionscomments
