Having a Parent Care for Me...I was 21 years old when my AS started getting bad. It's been almost two years since my condition has worsened. I've...reactions6comments
Festive Flare Ups...Flare ups of my axial spondyloarthritis don’t come with too much of a warning. My disease does not believe in timely invitations...reactions2comments
What Is the Social Health Network Community?...Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health...reactionscomments
How to Advocate for Someone With AS...At 23, I became a caregiver when my husband Keegan was bedridden from nonstop pain and immobility. Immediately finding oneself in the...reactions1comment
4 Ways Self-Care Is Like Knitting...I’m learning to knit. This was entirely unexpected after 15 years of crochet and a lifetime of being surrounded by crochet. My...reactions4comments
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
4 Reasons Why I'm (Kind Of) A Prepper...My mother and I lived with her parents throughout my childhood, which exposed me to lots of stories about The Great Depression...reactions3comments
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
