May is awareness month! What do you hope to learn more about during Spondyloarthritis Awareness Month?...With May being Spondyloarthritis Awareness Month, we're seeking to both build greater awareness about spondyloarthritis conditions and meet the needs and interests...reactions1reply
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
Why Community Matters...When it comes to finding community, the ankylosing spondylitis warriors online have it on lock. From Instagram hashtags to Facebook support groups...reactionscomments
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
I'm Not High Maintenance, I'm Chronically Ill...Everyone likes a “low-maintenance” girl — the girl who can tag along with friends at a moment’s notice, without worrying about the...reactions1comment
Being Around People Who Get It...I’ve had quite a few people come and go from my life ever since I got sick. I try my best to...reactions2comments
Getting out of Bed with Spondyloarthritis, Part II...Motivation to begin exercising is a major problem for me. I'm just tired - mentally and physically - from family drama, a...reactions3comments
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
Living at Age 67 with AS...I was diagnosed in 1978. I have had 2 hip replacements and surgery on both hands. I use a hot tub daily...reactions13comments
What Helps When You're In A Flare?...What helps when you’re in a flare? Share your tips below! Remember, it is always best to talk to your physician before...reactions4replies
FeaturedGood Days and Bad Days...“Our condition is just like that sometimes. One day you’re good, another day you’re struggling. If today’s not a good one, know...reactions38replies
Ankylosing Spondylitis and Social Security Disability...If you are diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis you may be eligible for disability. What has your experience been like applying for disability?...reactions5replies
FeaturedNot Just Back Pain...What symptoms do you experience other than back pain? How do you manage them?...reactions33replies
Thinking About Food ...I can’t imagine another time when food played a more central role in our society. We can watch cooking shows at any...reactionscomments
I’m On A Diet...My doctor and I had The Talk, you know the one. We talked about the dreaded BMI, exercise, and carbs. She asked...reactions2comments
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
Mindfulness and AS...We all know that stress is the worst thing for an individual with AS. I know this, and for me having AS...reactions1comment
A Gem for My Axial Spondyloarthritis: Somatics!...Before my diagnosis, every week I was going to the gym, playing squash, and badminton. I would not get any "side effects"...reactionscomments
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
