Mind and Body: Flare-Up Coping Methods...If there's something I've realized about living with a painful, often unpredictable chronic inflammatory disease, it's that sometimes the disease simply catches...reactions1comment
Cimzia...My rheumatologist just recently confirmed my positive HLA-B27 result for AS. Though I knew my condition since high school when it started...reactions2repliesAlternative Treatment
My Journey to Getting Diagnosed...Where do I begin, as it feels for me my journey has been a long one. It has been what I like...reactions1comment
Beta Blocker and mood disorder...When I found that AS had blocked all my arteries to such an extent, I had no choice but to take a...reactions1replyDepressionSide EffectsMental Health
Finding Support & Acceptance Sometimes Takes Time...Thoughts that go over my head: Will I feel like this forever? Will I ever feel better? I feel like I am...reactions4comments
My Diagnosis Day...I remember my diagnosis day vaguely. I had met with my rheumatologist once already. I was not expecting to have another appointment for a few months. My day...reactions3comments
Struggles With Sleep...Pain makes it difficult for me to fall asleep. While I've tried to improve my sleep hygiene and use pain management techniques...reactions15repliesInsomniaSleep
What’s you Go To When A Flare Up Arrives...I’ve had very low back pain for many years due to a car wreck, two back surgeries, had the nerves burned in...reactions4replies
Treatment OPTIONS ...Which treatment options have worked or not worked for you?...reactions3repliesFatigue Alternative TreatmentTips & Advice
What supplements do you take on a daily basis?...I take several supplements in addition to my medication and am wondering what has worked for everyone and what brands. Fish oil...reactions4replies
Finding My Inner Superhero...If you haven’t read any of my articles before, I’ll introduce myself. Hi! I’m Auldyn, wife, and caregiver go my husband, Keegan...reactions1comment
Has you Rheumatologist Allowed You Try Their Sample Medicines?...All Physicians are flooded with Samples of Medications for Free. I went to a top rated Dr. who loved collecting money but...reactions13replies
FeaturedDisability at work?...Are you out of your work because of AS? And has the process of filing a claim for disability through government or...reactions7replies
My Experience with Surgery and the Autoimmune Response...A popular topic amongst the chronic illness community is surgery. If you're like me, you either know someone who has gone under...reactions11comments
7 Years in "No Diagnosis Land," Part 1...Many people experience symptoms of AxSpA for quite some time before being diagnosed. Some are misdiagnosed, while others are dismissed as having...reactions5comments
Remission? Wow. Remission!...Honestly, I feel great. I don’t (nor does any doctor I’ve met) know why or what to credit; that’s why I’m detailing...reactions9comments
Disability Pride Month: What Disability Pride Means to the AS Community...You may have seen on social media posts, or you may be unaware: July is Disability Pride Month! It is a time...reactionscomments
Alternative Therapies and Ankylosing Spondylitis Treatment...I have always been interested in spirituality, mental health, and alternative methods of healing — even before I realized I was passionate...reactions5comments
How I Decided to Use Cannabis as Medicine...My pain, like many other AxSpA warriors, dates back to before I can even remember. I didn't get an official diagnosis until...reactions2comments
The Switch to Summer and Ankylosing Spondylitis Symptoms...Now that the warmer period finally has arrived in the northern hemisphere many of us experience less flares. Though I myself have...reactions2comments
