Do I Need a Colonoscopy?...I had my first colonoscopy in 2021 due to a life-threatening anemia, unexplained fatigue, weight loss, and abdominal pain. Most cultures have...reactions7comments
My Balance Between Self-Discipline and Self-Deprecation...There is a very fine line between having good self-discipline and striving to live a perfect life. Towing that line has had...reactions3comments
No More Adventures with My Dogs...Meet Maggie and Charlie. Maggie is a 5-year-old Basset Hound and Charlie is a 4-year-old mix between a German Shepard and a Huskey...reactions5comments
The 2 Types of Grief and How They Affect AS...Grief. We all know what grief is, but did you know you can experience grief when you have a chronic illness? I...reactions4comments
AS and Piriformis Syndrome...Has anyone noticed any correlation between Ankylosing Spondylitis and Piriformis Syndrome? I am on day 41 of an AS flare. The length...reactions9repliesFlares TreatmentSymptoms
Non-Radiographic AxSpa and Spinal Injuries...One of the hardest things to deal with when living with axial spondyloarthritis is determining the source of pain and whether to...reactions7comments
I Hope That College Remains Online...I have passed all my exams and I am finally in the final year of my degree! I’m excited and nervous to get...reactions5comments
The Importance of Having a Medical “Dream Team”...My biggest regret over the last 16 years of being chronically ill is this: I wish I had assembled a team of...reactions3comments
Autumn and the Seasonal Shift of Symptoms...Fall is by far my favorite time of year, especially when living in a place with prime foliage. The few weeks at...reactions4comments
Advocates Sharing With Advocates: René and James Chat About a "New Normal"...In my last article I interviewed Health Union advocate James Hollens. This is the continuation of that interview. Because we all have...reactions3comments
AS Friendly Team Sports?...I've been thinking lately that I need to pick up a new hobby. Ideally I would like it to be a source...reactions4repliesExerciseTips & Advice
Diets that help AS symptoms ...Has anyone heard of the carnivore diet helping AS? My husband read an article about it and was mad when I didn’t...reactions4repliesDiet & Nutrition
Who I Was Before AxSpa Is Very Different Than Who I Am Now...Before getting diagnosed, I was always an "on-the-go" kind of person. I used to love to go out. I hated being home...reactions2comments
When You Feel No Pain...There are a few times when I feel almost no pain. First, when I’m very sick, like with an infection of some...reactions6comments
Time Spent Managing My Health: An Investment That Comes With a Price...I recall filling a survey on this website and answering a question about the amount of time I spend managing my condition...reactions4comments
A Trip Away With an Uncomfortable Bed...Since I was about 10 years old, every summer I would go on a holiday with my mam, my aunt and my grandparents...reactions11comments
We Should Collaborate With Our Doctors...Growing up, I got it into my head that doctors were akin to authority figures or bosses. What they said was law...reactions3comments
Things I Wish I Was Told When Getting Diagnosed with AS...Getting diagnosed with AS really young left me growing up not being fully aware of what it meant to live a life...reactions4comments
COVID-19 Vaccine And Flare-Ups...As someone living with AxSpA, I've had several flare-ups in my life. Some last for a couple of days, others last for...reactions5comments
The Simple Things...I’ve been thinking about all the things in my life that help me stay positive and happy. Happiness is tough to pin...reactions6comments
