Living Well With AxSpa: My Best TipsI've been living with this chronic illness now for many years. I believe it started when I was young. Going through high pain days on a daily basis and not... By Nicky Flikas2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Flare Kit for Axial SpondyloarthritisWhen you are in a flare, it can be hard to think of anything positive. Flares bring me into a depression since I don't always know how long my flare... By Nicky Flikas3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Combo of Getting Sick and Having AxSpaWhen I try to tell my friends and family that I'm vulnerable to getting sick, they act like I'm whining and complaining again. Sometimes they say: "Everyone gets sick in... By Nicky Flikas2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Another Year Older With AxSpaAnother year has passed and I made it through. Turning 36 years old, another year of AxSpa by my side. I thought by now things would have been a bit... By Nicky Flikas3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
The Sleepless Nights ContinueThe sleepless nights have been going on now for a couple weeks again. They just keep getting harder and harder to get through. The sleepless nights have been not only... By Nicky Flikas2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
Sleepless Nights Continue ContinuouslySleepless nights are something I been writing a lot about. It's part of the biggest struggle I've been having. I know I am not alone on this one. As going... By Nicky Flikas3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Let's Find Some Positivity Out of This Chronic IllnessHaving a chronic illness of any sort is hard. It's a hard pill to swallow. Receiving a diagnosis or having to live with a chronic illness means this will be... By Nicky Flikas4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Birthday Planning the AxSpa WayMy daughter and husband's birthdays are a day apart. My daughter was born on February the 10th, and my husband was born on February the 11th. This year, both of their... By Nicky Flikas3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Battling the Thoughts in My HeadHave you ever had thoughts you just don’t want to have, and wish they would leave you alone? Have you ever had thoughts that race one after the other, making... By Nicky Flikas3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Signs Throughout My Life That It Was More Than Just TirednessGrowing up, I went through stages of depression, anxiety, and always not feeling well for long periods of time. I thought it was maybe just my body going through another... By Nicky Flikas3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Right Now, I Need to Put Me FirstI know today you are having a hard time. Last night, you went to bed thinking tomorrow would be a better day. You went to bed thinking tomorrow would be... By Nicky Flikas3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Reflecting and Welcoming a New YearA Happy New Year! Wishing everyone a happy New Year ahead for all of us. Wishing you all happiness and nothing but the best for our health. Reflecting on the... By Nicky Flikas3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
An Invitation to an Event Full of EmotionsOne thing I miss about the beginning of the pandemic is not having to worry about events. Not having to worry of how I will get myself there. I been... By Nicky Flikas3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
It's Been One Year on CosentyxIt's been one year on Cosentyx. How does time just fly by? It feels like yesterday that I got my diagnosis with AxSpa--but it almost been 3 years. Cosentyx has... By Nicky Flikas4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Finally Got 2 Weeks of HeavenThese past 2 weeks felt like heaven. For anyone suffering from a chronic illness, it's a wish come true to be able to get good days. I was one of... By Nicky Flikas3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Monday Mornings Can Be the Hardest for MeMonday morning, time to get up for work. My alarm clock keeps ringing and I keep putting it on snooze. There are 5 minutes until I start for work. Thankfully... By Nicky Flikas2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
How It's Been Going With AxSpaGetting diagnosed started off as such a bumpy ride. Every day looked hopeless. Every day looked like things would not get better. Every day I would be in bed. Most... By Nicky Flikas2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
It's Already 2 Years Since My DiagnosisIt has been 2 years since I received my diagnosis of AxSpa and fibromyalgia. I remember this day like it was yesterday. It's a day I will always remember. A... By Nicky Flikas3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Emotions Are a Part of Having AxSpaHaving AxSpa is no fun at all. I don’t wish it on anyone. It can make you feel so many emotions. It can make you feel emotions you wish you... By Nicky Flikas2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Trying To Find Some Positivity Out of My Rheumatology AppointmentToday was my 3 month follow up appointment with my rheumatologist. I am trying keep a smile on my face and find some positivity out of today's appointment. I don't... By Nicky Flikas3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments