The Anxiety That Comes With Being Homebound...One way in which disability has greatly impacted me is how much anxiety it has caused, specifically in social settings. I’ve always...reactions8comments
Empowering Myself Through Negative Judgements...Recently I made an Instagram reel regarding how abled individuals, or those we surround ourselves with, are so quick to have opinions...reactions3comments
Covid booster ...If you are on a biologic, when is the best time in the cycle of the shot to get the booster? I...reactions1replyTips & Advice
What’s in Keegan’s Flare-Up Kit?...Do you have a flare-up kit? If not, I highly recommend it. We never consciously thought about putting a flare-up kit together...reactions10comments
Trouble Falling AS-leep...I have always been a bit of a night owl, but since AS forced its way into my life, it has taken things to...reactions27comments
Getting Rejected for Disability Aid...At the end of my article "Too Disabled to Employ, Not Disabled Enough to Help", I was about to apply a second...reactions36comments
The Mind-Body-Spirit Axis: Holistic Flare Tips...I’ve noticed that my flare ups are 100 times worse when my mind, body, and spirit are not aligned. More pain. More...reactions5comments
MRI Results...Hi, I received my MRI results by phone, was told no inflammation just bulging disc. But when the report came through the...reactions1reply
Covid 19 Vaccines ...Hello everyone! I'm just wondering how many vaccines you have received? And if you had to pause taking your immune suppressants for...reactions4repliesTips & Advice
My Experience With Low Dose Naltrexone for AS...For many years now my approach to living well with ankylosing spondylitis has involved a healthy dose of curiosity and a willingness...reactions5comments
Going Through a Breakup With a Disability...This is something I wasn’t sure I wanted to talk about openly. It’s hard when you’re in a relationship with someone and...reactions6comments
Diagnosis in Question...Hi everyone, I am wondering if anyone else has ever been in this situation. My diagnosis has kept evolving over the past...reactions4repliesDiagnosisNon-Radiographic Axial SpondyloarthritisTreatment
An Open Letter of Explanation to My Friends...One of the most frustrating aspects of living with a chronic condition like AS is that often our friends and family don’t...reactionscomments
Flare Up Emotional Support Toolkit...When I'm in a major flare-up, I already know what I need to do in terms of physical pain management. I need...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
Trying To Find Some Positivity Out of My Rheumatology Appointment...Today was my 3 month follow up appointment with my rheumatologist. I am trying keep a smile on my face and find...reactions1comment
My Meal Prep Heroes...My paternal grandmother was Team Meal Prep before it was cool. She had no choice, working full-time while raising 4 kids on her...reactions4comments
Having Depression and Ankylosing Spondylitis...I feel like it’s almost impossible to have AS and not have mental health issues, too. It just affects every part of...reactions4comments
The Easing of COVID Restrictions and My Fourth Vaccine...As Covid restrictions ease here in Ireland, my anxiety levels are doing the opposite. I understand that we can’t live forever in...reactions3comments
Do You Experience Migraines? ...Do you experience migraines? Do you think it is linked to AS? I have always suffered from migraines. But since my AS...reactions2repliesSide EffectsSymptomsTips & Advice
