Don't Be a Pain in My AS!...When you become ill it seems like everyone around you all of a sudden becomes a "doctor." They want to tell you...reactions4comments
How to Cope With a New Diagnosis...Being newly diagnosed can be a daunting and overwhelming experience. While a new diagnosis is never easy, I share some steps that...reactions4comments
Where Is My Energy When I Need it the Most?...Energy is what we need to keep going. Energy is what we need to feel good. Energy is what we need for...reactions9comments
How I Cope With AS and Fibromyalgia...Everyone deals with pain and fatigue differently. Those are my main symptoms from AS and fibromyalgia. My fibro diagnosis came a few...reactions20comments
Availability of TNF Medications After 65...I was diagnosed almost 15 years ago with AS. After I finished with my denial and trips to the ER, I began...reactions5comments
My New Food and Movement in Managing Ankylosing Spondylitis...Content warning: Eating behaviors and nutrition. There are usually three camps when it comes to managing ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and other chronic...reactions19comments
The Moment I Stopped Fighting...The AS warrior! I was a fully fledged soldier on the battle to fight this disease. I threw everything at it and...reactions3comments
The Negative Impact of Positivity Culture...I once worked for a company where the notion of positivity was prized above all else. Falling short of your sales target?...reactions6comments
MRI - Positive or Negative...I am a 47-year-old female who was diagnosed with non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis two years ago. I am HLA-B27 positive, and my MRI...reactions4comments
The Big Ride With Ankylosing Spondylitis...I did “the big ride of the season,” at least for me. It is the big bicycle ride in downtown Indianapolis; it...reactions9comments
I Had a Busy Summer - How I’m Doing Now!...The summer of 2022 was a wild ride for me. It started with being sick for 8 straight weeks, with 2 hospital...reactions1comment
Navigating the Online World of Axial Spondyloarthritis...Like so many other places online, the axial spondyloarthritis community has become an increasingly polarized place to inhabit in recent years. I...reactions3comments
How to Navigate a Diagnosis Without a Good Support System...A diagnosis can change everything. Suddenly, we’re thrust into a new world of doctors' appointments, treatments, and lifestyle changes. And while having...reactions9comments
Finally Getting a Grip on AS...Hi all! So here's my story, eight years after being diagnosed I'm finally researching about AS, hearing other peoples' stories and learning...reactions8comments
AnkylosingSpondylitis.net Giveaway Terms and Conditions...These Official Rules apply to any giveaway (or “Promotion”) published on AnkylosingSpondylitis.net, a Health Union (“Health Union” or “We”) owned and operated...reactionscomments
I Survived Hurricane Ian With AS...I moved to Orlando, Florida from NY about a year ago. I wanted a better environment for my children as well as...reactions6comments
Hey, Rheumatologists: Do Better...I’m in a somewhat unique position as an ankylosing spondylitis patient. Not only am I a patient, but I’m also a chronic...reactions1comment
Healing Is A Process...A few articles from my peers has made me reflect on the stage I am at with AxSpa. I have learned to...reactions16comments
Going on My First Trip Post Diagnosis and Pandemic...Of course I was very excited to explore Mexico and the USA, but I had no idea how things were going to...reactions2comments
Fatigue and Sadness...Lately I've felt so fatigued (my fault, I push myself to be "normal"), and then the sadness comes. Does anyone else cry...reactions6comments
