Wax Off, Wax On...This is about my ankylosing spondylitis and uveitis and how some days I move my hands, (when I CAN, lol) to wax...reactions11comments
Making Space for Self Compassion...Being kind to yourself is important when you have a chronic illness like ankylosing spondylitis. Some days self-compassion means cutting myself some...reactionscomments
Self-Care as a Practice for People With AxSpa...I’m still working out the details of what self-care means for me. If I’m being honest, my idea of self-care and my...reactions5comments
Cbd ...I have been using 1000mg cbd lotion on painful spots. Some days I would love to take a bath in it! I...reactions12replies
newly diagnosed but in severe ankle pain for months...I have just been recently diagnosed AS/bamboo spine (90 to 95% they tell me) but I’ve been in extreme pain since January...reactions4repliesNewly Diagnosed CopingTreatment
Gut Issues, IBS-C, and Ankylosing Spondylitis...Editor's note: Read the first part of Katie's journey here.Have you ever experienced stomach issues and the need to evacuate your bowels...reactions12comments
Feeling stuck and unsure...Hi all, I'm Carli, 37 F. Diagnosed finally in December of 2021. Looooong journey to get here, and now I'm struggling. I...reactions3repliesCopingDepression
Chills...Hello. I am new to this community and diagnosis although my symptoms are nothing new. Aside from pain and fatigue, does anyone...reactions4replies
Having Independence as a Disabled Person...In 2021, I started identifying as disabled. My chronic fatigue took over my life in late 2020, and a few months later...reactions5comments
Social Media Self-Care...I'd be surprised to hear that most people aren't feeling like a combustible blend of exhausted, wary, and squashed flat under the...reactions3comments
Functional disorder...Hi all, I have a functional disorder that causes me to have a lot of different illnesses. I’ve got fibromyalgia, and because...reactions2comments
Plans for the weekend? ...The weather is getting nice! What plans do you have for the weekend? How do you make them AS friendly?...reactions7repliesExerciseFriends & Family
Anklosying Spondylitis...I was recently diagnosed with AS. My rheumatologist first started me on Plaquenil even though I told her my last RA doctor...reactions1comment
Looking for a Support Group 😊...Hi, my name is Emily and I am going through the process of getting a care plan for my AS. I’m new...reactions11comments
A Different Life...I was diagnosed with AS, PsA and RA definitely and finally in 2013. I had repeated bouts of orbital myositis in 2009...reactions2comments
Evaluating My AS Offensive Scheme...I love the names of NFL offenses. I only have a rudimentary understanding of what they mean, but the names intrigue me...reactions8comments
Living My Best AS Life!...When I was first diagnosed in 2018, I thought my life was over. I had already lost my job, and I lost...reactions10comments
Psoriasis and AS: The Stress Connection...Several years ago, my boyfriend and I moved into a new, lovely apartment with a killer view of the NYC skyline. We...reactions3comments
Your Guide to Living With Ankylosing Spondylitis...Our site has been here since 2019, and in that time, we've published hundreds of articles. Our Patient Leaders have share their...reactionscomments
How I Pass Time on Bedbound Days...One of the worst feelings in the world is having a day where you’re glued to your bed, but knowing that time...reactions4comments
