An Appointment Of Disappointment...I had high hopes for my rheumatologist appointment on Monday. It was my first face to face consultation in over 2 years and I felt weirdly excited. The night before...reactions16comments
The Difficulties of Remote Work with AxSpa...It’s my third week on my new job, as I am still in training. As I am writing this article, I have tears in my eyes from the tiredness. I...reactions10comments
Keeping Faith for Better Days...When you’re down in the dumps for so long, sometimes it’s hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Or any light at all. Waking up and...reactions1comment
Riding the Wave of Overwhelm...So much about living with a chronic illness leads to feelings of overwhelm. Whether it’s worrying about coverage for medication, struggling with the responsibilities of everyday life, or dealing with...reactions1comment
Holidays...How was everyone's Holidays? How did you handle it? Wishing you all a Happy New Year....reactions4repliesCommunity Support
Symptoms...I've recently been diagnosed with axial spondylitis after a few years of hip pain that has now progressed to other areas of my body. Last year I started having eye...reactions15repliesSymptomsNewly Diagnosed
My AS Story: Flares Getting Worse...Hi. First post. I was diagnosed in my early 20s. I’m now 37. It all started with iritis (uveitis) which took months to get under control. The following year I...reactions18comments
Financial Support: Where Do I Go For Help?...My name is Yvonne. I was diagnosed with AS a couple of months ago. I have no income. My doctor is not cooperating. He says if I can feed, dress...reactions13comments
I've Been Reading and Now Writing...Im pushing 60 yrs and after many ongoing surgeries starting back in 2007, I have lived with joint pain for years. At first, it was diagnosed as Fibro. then DISH...reactions1comment
Getting a diagnosis for my pain...Hi everyone! I’m a 32 years old woman who is trying to put a name on the pain that I’m living with and I feel that many of my symptoms...reactions9repliesSymptomsMisunderstood Diagnosis
AS and Fibro...Anyone have both AS and fibromyalgia? Tips on managing Fibromyalgia would be warmly welcomed....reactions5repliesTips & Advice
Postponing My Third Covid Vaccine...On Monday the 4th of October I received a text saying that my rheumatologist had referred me for a third dose of the Covid vaccine. My appointment was that Saturday...reactions2comments
Winter Is Here—How I’m Prepping for the Cold...The colder months are by far my least favourite time of the year. Sure, the snow is beautiful and it means I have an excuse to stop shaving my legs...reactions19comments
A Weekend Away With My Boyfriend...Going away for a weekend break or a holiday is one of my favorite things to do with my boyfriend. It still is even though our holidays have changed since I became...reactions6comments
Fatigue Mistakes I Made So You Don’t Have To...In my opinion, fatigue is the worst arthritis symptom. My fatigue is unsurpassed in deactivation powers. Arthritis is always there, ticking away in the background, sometimes so quietly that I...reactions8comments
The 3 Biggest Shocks of Becoming a Caregiver...Some days, I don't really feel much like a caregiver to my husband, Keegan, who's suffered from AS for more than 10 years. The routine of getting up at 5:30...reactions4comments
My Journey to Yoga for AS...Growing up as a competitive skateboarder, the pain I experienced from the age of 15 in my “hips” (actually SI joints) was considered some sort of injury. This pain fluctuated...reactions11comments
Writing An Article For the Spondylitis Association...Editor's note: This article discusses weight and dieting. Have you ever heard of the Spondylitis Association of America (SAA)? I have been a passive member for about three years, and...reactions4comments
Combating Chronic Fatigue: 3 Different Types of Rest...As we all know, chronic fatigue is without a doubt one of the most challenging symptoms. It will outright stop you in your tracks and cause whatever balance you have...reactions6comments
A.S. progression ...I've been living with A.S. since 1996. In the last year it has progressed quicker than previous years. Fortunately surgery has been an option to help but it seems I...reactions3repliesAlternative Treatment
