Balancing Understanding and Boundaries With Friends and FamilyLiving with an autoimmune condition like axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) can be a challenging journey, filled with physical and emotional hurdles. Sometimes, the well-intentioned advice from friends and family members doesn't... By Tomesha Campbell3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
4 Surprising Ways to Combat Brain FogThe most challenging aspect of living with axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpA) for me is dealing with brain fog, especially as a middle school teacher who values intellect. To mitigate the effects... By Jed Finley2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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
Making a Difference After Someone's New DiagnosisThis summer, my dad introduced me to an acquaintance he made while playing "pétanque," the famous French boules game. He asked me if I could help that man who recently... By Julie Vallortigara2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Finding My First Job Since My AS DiagnosisHaving AS has certainly had a very detrimental impact on my career. I was sacked by my employers once they learned my new medical status and spent the next year re-learning how to walk... By James Hollens5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Overcoming Anxiety and Navigating the Future With Axial SpondyloarthritisIf you've recently been diagnosed with axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpA) or another health condition, it's natural to have concerns about the future. I remember receiving my first two health diagnoses; it... By Tomesha Campbell3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Symptoms of AS Your Doctor Probably Doesn’t Talk AboutAxial spondyloarthritis impacts my life in a lot of different ways. Not all of the symptoms I experience are obvious to others. Many of them never get mentioned at my... By Anne-Marie Raymond3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Surprise! I’m a Competitive Athlete Again!I didn’t think becoming a competitive athlete would happen again! I share my journey as an athlete in this article. Sometimes, things just happen, and you can choose to go... By Lana Buettner2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 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
AxSpa: The Cruel Life PartnerAxial spondyloarthritis (AxSpa) is a cruel life partner. They are always with you, bugging you, and telling you what you can and can’t do. They basically take over your entire... By Jed Finley3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Tips on Keeping Up With Replies With a Chronic IllnessI wrote an article a while back about my struggles with responding to friends’ messages - one of the many consequences of living with a chronic illness. It probably isn’t the most pressing issue... By James Hollens3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How I Use NSAIDs to Manage AS SymptomsLike most people, the first medication I was prescribed when first diagnosed with AS was a course of anti-inflammatories. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (or NSAIDs) have been the first stage medication... By Anne-Marie Raymond3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Chilling Out With AS: Winter Workouts That Won't Freeze You UpHey there, winter warriors! As the chilly season continues, you may find yourself wondering how to keep your joints happy and mobile while braving the cold with ankylosing spondylitis (AS)... By Jed Finley2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Navigating Winter Walks: A Guide for Dog Parents With AxSpaWalking my dog outside during the wintertime is a form of torture I don't wish upon anyone. As walking her is something that I have to do, rather than something... By Tomesha Campbell2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Ten Years With AxSpa - My Longest Relationship!Ten years with my dark passenger (for those who watched Dexter 😉), my longest relationship! Oh...we had some big fights, some crises, and some resentment along the way. I cried... By Julie Vallortigara4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Reflecting on Life When My AS Was UndiagnosedAs a lot of us do around new year, I was reflecting on 2023, which got me thinking about life now compared to before I was diagnosed. I was diagnosed... By Joy Tilbrook2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Building a Firm Self-Care FoundationSelf care is about getting the most important parts of our lives going in the right direction instead of fighting each other. Think about things like work-life balance, diet and... By Dawn Gibson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Navigating the Maze: Inconclusive Tests and Life Beyond Axial SpondyloarthritisYour results came back inconclusive. When I heard those words, I couldn't help but feel disappointed and a twinge of anger. After months of waiting to hear about the results... By Tomesha Campbell3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Re-Thinking a Career That Works for ASFinding a job that works for AS can be hard. I recently had a coaching client who realized the job he once loved was making life with AS worse. It... By Anne-Marie Raymond2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Tips For Surviving The Winter With ASI’ve never been the biggest fan of winter. Deep down I’m a massive child who just wants to wear shorts and a football shirt. All this freezing outside in a big coat... By James Hollens4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments