Watching a Loved One Go Through a Flare-Up...Before we knew they were called "flare-ups," I knew my husband, Keegan, was experiencing something like I'd never seen before. Except for...reactions4comments
I Tried Alternative Therapies Before Medication And I Regret It ...Unlike some of my peers with ankylosing spondylitis, my first scan showed undeniable evidence of the disease. Bilateral inflammation and erosion in...reactions25comments
The struggles having a chronic illness...Hello my name is Nicky. I am 33 years old. I am a mommy to 3 kiddos that are my world and...reactions2comments
Tips for a Restful Night Sleep...Finding a restful night sleep with axial spondyloarthritis can be so hard. Between painsomnia, finding a comfortable position, and worrying about your...reactions5comments
Spinal cord stimulator thread: Questions, experiences, and stories ...Hi everyone, This thread is a space dedicated to the discussion of spinal cord stimulators. Post your questions, concerns, or personal experiences...reactions4repliesAssistive DevicesSymptomsTips & Advice
What Can Axial Spondyloarthritis Give Back to You?...Axial spondyloarthritis has taken a lot from all of us who have it. The life we thought we were going to have...reactions2comments
Hey, Rheumatologists: Do Better...I’m in a somewhat unique position as an ankylosing spondylitis patient. Not only am I a patient, but I’m also a chronic...reactions1comment
Grieving The Self Of Yesterday...One of the hardest things about living with a chronic illness, particularly a degenerative one, is that you are always grieving for...reactions1comment
Drug Denial: I Think I Need Meds Again...It's funny how chronic illness works. It really forces you into the present moment, in a weird way. When you're good and...reactions3comments
A Letter to my AS...Dear Steff’s AS, Hi, it’s me, Steff. I want to write you a letter to air out both my grievances and my...reactions6comments
Due to AS Symptoms, I Chose to Quit My Job...I was diagnosed with AS while I was an English teacher. From 2009-2017, I had the great privilege of teaching high school...reactions5comments
How does everyone manage AxSpA pain?...I’m a newbie to the AxSpA family. As much as I wouldn’t wish this on others, I embrace being in this family...reactions7repliesCoping
Fight Fatigue and Get Your Energy Back...A chronic condition like AxSpA comes with many different challenges and symptoms. Fatigue is one of the most common ones across people’s...reactions5comments
Stress, Trauma, and Autoimmune Conditions: What Research Reveals...Painful life experiences can take a toll on your physical and mental health. We know that stress and trauma raise your risk...reactions2comments
Alternative Options for Managing Chronic Pain...While doctors may prescribe pain medications for AxSpA, like NSAIDS, not everyone wants to take these prescriptions long-term, and some people don’t...reactions2comments
Small Daily Healthy Habits: Lifestyle Matters...We all are on a different path and stage on our journeys with AS. Some of us with more symptoms or a...reactions3comments
No One Gets It......So right now I am definitely (hopefully) in the peak of my condition. My AS has been super intense with flares and...reactions15comments
Has anyone tried Tai Chi?...My consultant recommended that I try to practice Tai Chi. Im just wondering if anyone else is practising Tai Chi? I felt...reactions2repliesExercise
What type of exercises do you do?...I always try to do some sort of exercise. Whether it's going for a walk, doing some stretches, yoga, or lifting some...reactions8repliesExercise
AS Was A Wake Up Call...When I was in graduate school, my life was messy. I was working at a bookstore that undervalued and underpaid its employees...reactions1comment
