The Sitting Situation...After being diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis I've become more aware of my postures and time spent seated. Even though I start with...reactions5comments
I Started Using a Walker for my Fatigue...Within the past year of my life, my chronic fatigue has taken over. It outshines the pain to the point where my...reactionscomments
Returning to the Office...I returned to the office just over a month ago. It was the first time spending a full day, let alone a...reactions2comments
COVID-19 Vaccine Response in Those Who Take Biologics...Axial spondyloarthritis (AS) and diseases like inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are autoimmune diseases. The immune system normally creates...reactions1comment
I Had to Go to the Hospital Because of Cimzia...In my last article, Finally, My Cimzmia Migraine Stopped, I speak about how it made me feel for three months and what...reactions2comments
Caring for Pets When Disabled...Finding out I have ankylosing spondylitis was terrifying because I had no idea how it would affect my life. I lost friends...reactions4comments
We Need to Be Talking About Medical PTSD...I have been lucky to meet many courageous, intelligent, and resourceful fellow patients online over the years. They are some of the...reactions1comment
My Spine's Favorite Season...As a Canadian who endures freezing temperatures for the majority of the year, summer has always been my favorite season — days...reactions2comments
Take the Person Before Patient Survey...The Person Before Patient Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! What makes us the people we are? Living with...reactionscomments
Unhelpful Weight Advice and Ankylosing Spondylitis...Trying to live a normal life with ankylosing spondylitis is a struggle for many of us. The pain and the lack of...reactions1comment
Dealing With a Chronically Ill and Changing Body...When we talk about ourselves (and other people), we often reference character qualities as if they’re immutable and innate. We have expectations...reactions1comment
When The Pain Mysteriously Disappears...There have been a few times when I felt almost no pain — and a few months of painlessness that led me...reactions3comments
4 Journaling Prompts for Chronic Illness Management...Write an honest letter to your body — to its pain, to its fatigue, to the way it has changed over time...reactions4comments
I Tried (and Bought) a TENS Unit...So, picture this. I am walking through a big convention center filled with hundreds of vendors all displaying (most not selling) all manner...reactions5comments
Traveling With Axial Spondyloarthritis...Now that warmer weather is here, I find myself daydreaming about all the places I hope to visit this summer. I recently...reactionscomments
CBD is Part of My Pain Management Toolbox!...In this article, I will speak about how I use CBD to manage my condition. I have been using CBD products for...reactions6comments
Interview: How Coaching Could Change The Way You Live With AxSpa (Part 3)...Editor's note: This article is a part of a series. You can read part 1 and part 2 of this interview on...reactionscomments
My 10-year Anniversary with AS – 10 Insights Gained (Part 2)...This is part 2 of the series. Please refer to part 1 for insights one through five about my 10-year journey with AS. Two areas...reactions1comment
Is This Long-Haul COVID Or Is This My Ankylosing Spondylitis?...I was diagnosed with COVID-19 a few months ago, at the end of March 2021. If it weren't tragic, it would be...reactions6comments
When You Don't "Look" Sick Enough...My ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a strange creature — it's very unpredictable and there are times when it doesn't seem to exist...reactions1comment
