A Day In The Life Of Someone With Ankylosing Spondylitis...One thing I find most people don’t understand when learning about AS is the fact that it affects every aspect of our...reactions9comments
My Flare Essentials...I’m currently going through a hip flare-up, so I decided to write this post about my flare go-to’s, or my essentials for...reactions10comments
How My Illness Woke Me Up to the Life I Wanted to Live...We, as humans, are creatures of habit. Sometimes if we are not careful, we can get lost in the daily hustle and...reactions6comments
Early Signs of AS That I Didn't Pick 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...reactionscomments
You Probably Don't Understand My Disease...When I tell people that I have an autoimmune condition, they always ask, "Oh, what is it?" I know they're not going...reactions2comments
How We Talk to Our Young Kids About AxSpa...Becoming a parent brings so many unanticipated joys and challenges, but one my husband and I never thought about before was how...reactions4comments
My 5 Necessary Conveniences...I can’t be the only one battling the unfortunate notion that there’s something lazy, inferior, or otherwise wrong about seeking the easiest...reactions4comments
Baby Steps Are a Big Deal For a Baby...I have a hate-love relationship for the term “baby steps.” Maybe this is because of my perspective as a parent (and the...reactions4comments
Signs Throughout My Life That It Was More Than Just Tiredness...Growing up, I went through stages of depression, anxiety, and always not feeling well for long periods of time. I thought it...reactions1comment
Weight Management and Ankylosing Spondylitis - Take Our Quick Polls...For people living with chronic health conditions, managing weight can be a particularly challenging task. Balancing the demands of managing symptoms and...reactionscomments
Weight Management and Axial Spondyloarthritis - Take Our Quick Polls...For people living with chronic health conditions, managing weight can be a particularly challenging task. Balancing the demands of managing symptoms and...reactionscomments
Being Kind to Others When I'm Having a Bad Day...I used to remind myself that I'm not the only one going through things in life. Sometimes my expectations of others wasn't...reactions3comments
PIP Hell...I tried 3x times to get PIP. It's pure hell, embarrassing, and demeaning from having a solicitor with me who went back...reactions8comments
Losing Friends and Finding Community: Living With AS...It’s no secret that getting diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) can be a life-changing experience. It is an inflammatory disease that can...reactions4comments
Right Now, I Need to Put Me First...I know today you are having a hard time. Last night, you went to bed thinking tomorrow would be a better day...reactions1comment
She's Battling Things Her Smile Will Never Share...When I was a little girl, I couldn't wait to grow up. I wanted it to happen so fast. I looked up...reactions8comments
Living With AxSpa Has Helped Me Build Resilience Facing Illness...I have lived with AxSpa for many years; along the way I got diagnosed with fibromyalgia as well. I came to a...reactions6comments
Tips for Going to Live Music With a Chronic Illness...Last week was my first time since becoming this ill that I had gone back to my happy place: live music. When...reactions2comments
Going To A Disability Job Fair...Since being diagnosed with AS, I have had real difficulties when it comes to finding employment. Prior to my diagnosis, I was...reactions8comments
Ankylosing Spondylitis and a Proposed Rule in Florida...I am furious, outraged, and all the other negative, angry words one can think of regarding a recent decision of the Florida...reactions2comments
