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...I remember the first time I prayed in a long time; I was in my mid-20s and I was dealing with a...

...When I first met my fiancé, I had already been in remission for seven years. I explained to him early on about...

...Winter: a challenging season for so many of us with chronic conditions like AxSpA. The short days and cold temperatures are felt...

...For years, my "good morning" attitude has been squashed by chronic illness. Enduring a restless night of pain associated with spondyloarthritis (SpA)...

...When I get dark, I get really dark — but I don’t think there’s anything wrong with confessing it. In fact, why...

...Over the past few years, my mom has dealt with a few chronic health conditions (she's actually in the process of determining...

...At the beginning of December, I had adjusted my biologic in the hope to have some relief for the increasing AxSpA symptoms...

...The phone rang. It was my rheumatologist. She had denied anything was even wrong with me to begin with, so I was...

...I never truly partook in self-care until I became sick. Now, it’s probably one of the most important things I do for...

...The holidays are a time for family, for gathering and catching-up and enjoying the company of our loved ones. Living away from...

...In 2015, after 3 years of back pain and medical procedures, I was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis. What a shock this was...

...When I got seriously sick and diagnosed with axial spondyloarthritis in 2017 — I mean, I'd had symptoms (uveitis, fatigue, stomach issues...

...One sentence resonates into my head when I wonder what I can do to be happy and cope better with AxSpa. It...

...Would you like to share your experience with axial spondyloarthritis and help others who are also living with the condition? We’re looking...

...It’s a hurry up and wait process. From the first doctor’s visit through to now, it has been a journey of constant...

...I feel fragile. It doesn’t take much to set me off both physically and mentally right now, and I know it’s because...

...There are so many issues with our healthcare system in the U.S. that I could write a book. In fact, I’m sure...

...Those of us with chronic illnesses know we have a different type of “normal” than people without them. But what happens when...

...There is growing evidence that spending time in nature can help people feel less depressed, anxious or stressed. Maintaining our connection to...

...My first instinct as a newly diagnosed person with AS (a type of axial spondyloarthritis) was to hide it. I was confused...