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
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
Has Anyone Else Tried Taltz?...I'm new but have read others' stories. First of all, I'm sorry you are dealing with AS and more. I was diagnosed...reactions3comments
Solitary AS...This morning I woke up alone, after going to bed alone, after taking my medication alone, after eating alone, after seeing my...reactions11comments
The Burnout That Comes With Searching for a Diagnosis...After Christmas I had fallen into a huge state of burnout. Not only had the holidays exhausted me down to my bones...reactions5comments
Botox Injections for Muscle Spasms...I’ve had two pain management procedures. First being steroid injections into my muscle spasms, a very painful experience that did not work...reactions5comments
How I Finally Improved My Sleeping Pattern...If you read my previous article "Trouble Falling AS-sleep," you will know just how abysmal my sleep pattern had become. After writing...reactions17comments
AS Journey...Hello to all. This group has been so helpful in pulling me out of any pity parties I have for myself. I...reactions3comments
Just One More Thing......I know better... Really... I do. But I got so much done. Animals fed, garage/workshop rearranged, bicycles fixed, lumber cart built and...reactions5comments
My Wife's Continuous AS Journey...After reading what others have shared, the stories of their struggles, and where they are today, I decided that it is my...reactions9comments
Medical Help and Medications in 2022...I have had AS since I was 30 years old. It has been 40 years already! My pain mainly manifested in my...reactions3comments
How I Balance My Social Life With AxSpA...It’s no secret that AS has changed my life forever. Five years ago I was a completely different human. I was able...reactions6comments
Real Life Self-Care Tips...I’m not a fan of mainstream self-care culture because it tends to crowd the space for essential health and wellness practices with luxury...reactions4comments
Less is More with AS...Since getting diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis (AS), I've learned that it is better to undershoot than overshoot. Living in a capitalistic society...reactions3comments
I Am Not My Disease...There have been, are, and will be days when the pain feels absolutely bone-shattering and soul-crushing. Trying to control the pain is...reactions10comments
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
Chronic Illness Burnout: Taking a Step Back...I've been part of the Health Union community for two years! And I'm so proud of that fact. I pride myself on...reactions6comments
The Chronic Monster in Disguise...Who knew I would wake up one day not feeling the same ever again. Who knew, something I call the chronic monster...reactions1comment
Signs Someone is Struggling With Their Illness...There’s a lot of weight that comes with living with a chronic illness. We often don’t show it, because if we did...reactionscomments
Ireland’s National Arthritis Week ...Here in Ireland Arthritis week takes place between the 4th and 10th of April. I always like it when there’s an international...reactionscomments
