How I Embrace The Summer Days...Summertime is here! The season of growth, slowing down, taking time off, enjoying the longer days, and more time outdoors. It is usually a season that gives me more energy, vitality, and...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 last longer, spirits run higher, and going outside...reactions2comments
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 movement is such a huge part of this...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 for ourselves, perhaps shaped from being told countless...reactions1comment
What household chores or tasks tend to be the hardest due to AxSpA?...AxSpA can affect mobility, bring great pain, and cause flares that make keeping up with tasks or chores challenging. What household chores or tasks tend to be the hardest due...reactions11replies
FeaturedWhat's your AxSpA/AS Story?...How many years have you been living with AxSpA? What has your experience been like getting diagnosed? How has life changed for you?...reactions9repliesCopingTips & AdviceDiagnosis
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 to believe remission was possible. The pain tends...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. Be honest with yourself and to yourself, and...reactions4comments
Strange symptoms...???...Anyone have this? I have what I describe as lightening bolts in my head. If I close my eyes, it’s like one of those balls with lightening bolts. I will...reactions3repliesSymptoms
Let's Talk about Sex and AS...I'm not one to come out and easily talk about my sex life, or my sex life with Keegan. But part of being human is having romantic relationships and enjoying...reactions1comment
Summertime, the Warmer Weather, and Flares...Summertime, summertime. Who doesn’t love summer? The beautiful warm weather outside. The time where vacation mode comes along and you start planning a family trip to go away. The time...reactions5comments
The Truths of a Chronically Ill Individual...I have dreams, though they may sound simple. I have dreams of laying in a vibrant field of grass with the warmth of the sun beaming onto my face. I...reactions7comments
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 of devices, ideas, or medications related to arthritis. I...reactions5comments
Axial Spondyloarthritis and COVID-19...Since late 2019, COVID-19 has become a household name. It has changed many aspects of daily life. Especially for those living with chronic conditions. "Quarantine," "social distancing," and "herd immunity"...reactions1comment
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 made a quick, long-weekend trip out to Utah...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 nearly a full year now. I’ve tried and...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 our website. As a duo of a Life...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 I can control. Whatever treatment protocol I am...reactions1comment
Workplace Considerations...Everyone deserves to be treated fairly at work, including people with chronic medical conditions or disabilities. It is not only the right thing to do – it is the law...
Disability Benefits...When you have a chronic medical condition, there may be times when you are not able to work. This can seriously affect your finances and your family’s. However, there is...