Just another bad dayFriday morning, 6 am, the voice of my husband trying to wake up the kids for school. I tried to open my eyes wide, but I was so extremely tired... By Nicky Flikas2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
You are just a monster ... I am not scared!On the good days (still in pain but manageable), I feel like I am on top of the world. I am so thankful for those days when they come along... By Nicky Flikas2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
My Son, the ZebraWhat’s wrong with my son? I asked doctor number one. He’s perfectly fine. He should go out and just have fun. But his chest pain is bad When he plays... By BRKTMK1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
AS and Colitis with Abdominal PainMy ankylosing spondylitis (AS) started as a teenager but back then all they called it was “bad back”. I am now 72 and have name for my back ailment. ... By Scifimom1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The struggles having a chronic illnessHello my name is Nicky. I am 33 years old. I am a mommy to 3 kiddos that are my world and one of my reason for waking up every... By Nicky Flikas3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
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 inflammation after the birth of my second son... By healthyas2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
Trying to Find Answers After Being Told Different ThingsI was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in 2017. I've tried about 8 medications. I am now on Simponi Aria infusions. I started having severe back pain about 6 months ago... By dblack93941 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Just Diagnosed with Ankylosing SpondylitisI'm 64 and went to a chiropractor for the first time for pain in my mid-back that just would not go away. Since I was a new patient he did... By Fritz1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Looking for new cureI have had AxSpA for about 24 years. I am 73 and yes I have tried everything from stem cell therapy, opioids, exercise and physical therapy, stretches, spinal stimulator, massages... By ebarbar1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
The Problem Is Not In My HeadHi there, fellow AxSpa warriors! My name is Lenka, I’m 29 and I’m a girl from Slovakia. I have a story to tell. Brace yourself, grab a popcorn and a... By Lenka5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Living at Age 67 with ASI was diagnosed in 1978. I have had 2 hip replacements and surgery on both hands. I use a hot tub daily and it really helps. I'm also on pain... By living671 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
Canceled DreamsI had just given birth to a healthy 8 pound baby boy, unknowing that I was waking up a health demon! It was 29 years ago on June 12th that... By mamalisa19672 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
5AM: A Poem About Ankylosing Spondylitis5AM She rolled over Wrapped in her skeleton Devoured by it’s pain No No No Don’t roll again Ashamed, a shame, a pain She lifted her body Off the bed... By biancawhite1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
My Journey with Ankylosing SpondylitisMy Name is Gillian and I live in Bromley Kent. l have two sons Mark and Lee l started to get pain and stiffness in my lower back and neck... By gillian4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Dwayne's Disability SubjectI was medically terminated from my job at Oracle, last year in the month of July 18, 2019. I immediately applied for disability. My AxSpA was diagnosed August 18, 2018... By dmcclellan1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
Finally Getting a Grip on ASHi all! So here's my story, eight years after being diagnosed I'm finally researching about AS, hearing other peoples' stories and learning of alternative treatments. I was diagnosed with AS... By healthyas4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Every Day is a MarathonWe all know the look to well. Often accompanied with an eye-roll, sigh and something along the lines of “I’m tired too”. This is different. I did not party, work... By isadoraonfire1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Stay Strong, AS WarriorsWhat is Ankylosing spondylitis? If you Google it, the definition states, "An inflammatory arthritis affecting the spine and large joints. The condition is more common among men and usually begins... By onebiteatatime2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
PainfulI have SI issues, hip back, knees, stiffness, GI issues, pelvic, and groin issues, fatigue, anxiety, depression, DDD, diabetes, only diagnosis osteoarthritis feels like much more heat helps a lot... By pamelag1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Feeling FrustratedI am so frustrated and angry. I moved 3 years ago and can't find a rheumatologist in my area that doesn't want my medical records before they will even make... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments