How AS Helped Me Rebuild My Relationship with Myself...My 25th birthday just passed this month. Due to the pandemic and the state of my health, there wasn’t much to celebrate...reactions3comments
Highs and Lows of Prednisone...If there has been one thing I’ve learned along the way of my AxSpA journey, it's is that there generally are no...reactions1comment
I Feel Like I'm Waiting Not to be Sick...I often feel like I am going to wake up some morning and this was all a bad dream, a nightmare. Although...reactions1comment
My Post-Diagnosis Mixed Bag of Emotions...I’ve recently hit the five year anniversary of my axial spondyloarthritis diagnosis. For some reason, this otherwise random milestone has me reflecting...reactions1comment
When "Just Be Positive" Goes Too Far...If you haven’t heard of the concept of toxic positivity or chronic positivity, maybe you’ve picked up on what it is without...reactions3comments
Busting Axial Spondyloarthritis Myths: Part 1...As a community moderator for Health Union (and as an AxSpA patient myself), I read dozens of posts from people living with...reactionscomments
Busting AxSpA Myths: Part 2...This is part 2 to my Axial Spondyloarthritis Myths, Part 1 post. If you can think of other myths and misunderstandings, I'd...reactionscomments
How Strong is the Mind?...My journey with AS has taken me from an all-time low to an all-time high. From receiving two hip replacements and not...reactions4comments
What Does Caregiving Look Like for an AS Patient?...I never considered myself a caregiver to my husband, Keegan, until a couple of years ago. After all, the picture of caregiving...reactions3comments
COVID-19: Tips To Reduce Your Risk...With all of the news circulating about the novel (new) coronavirus, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed or anxious. This is...reactionscomments
Our AxialSpondyloarthritis.net Community is on Instagram!...Did you know that you can find our AxialSpondyloarthritis.net community on Instagram? Give us a follow so you can engage in great...reactionscomments
Why Working from Home is Best for my Ankylosing Spondylitis...Ever since I developed ankylosing spondylitis (AS), work has been a source of worry for me. Most jobs, from customer service to...reactions3comments
Ankylosing Spondylitis Doesn't Give a Damn About College Deadlines...Being a student is hard enough as it is. Being a student with a chronic illness is a whole new level of...reactions2comments
I Used To Be The Person Who Didn't Understand Chronic Illness...Before ankylosing spondylitis, before any strange symptoms, and well before I ever thought there could be something wrong, different, or sick about...reactions3comments
How I Cope with Pain...Being in nearly constant pain is a very difficult concept for anyone to come to terms with. It can feel so isolating...reactions2comments
This Winter is Rough on the Joints!...I like winter, with Christmas celebrations, the arrival of a New year and fresh perspectives. I feel efficient as the season evolves;...reactions2comments
What My Days Look Like Living With AS: Part 2...Editor's note: You can read about the first part of Katie's day with AS here. It’s now about 8 AM. I pull...reactions1comment
Mornings with Axial Spondyloarthritis: Waking Up in Pain...I never was an early riser. As a teenager, I could easily sleep til noon on the weekends without concern that I...reactionscomments
My AS, Five Years From Diagnosis...Unlike many stories that I’ve read, I do not remember the day I was diagnosed. Not really. That period of my life...reactions3comments
Identity Crisis After Diagnosis...Our identity is what makes each of us unique. Whether it’s our outward appearance, personality, or even our last names, one’s identity...reactions2comments
