My Double Jaw Surgery JourneyI remember the first time I was teased because of my jaw dysfunction. I was in middle school and this girl always used to make fun of me because my... By Nadine CruzBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
I Live With AS, But AS Doesn’t Define MeWe asked our Facebook community to complete the following sentence, "AS doesn't define me, I am ________." Check out some of the responses in the video below, then share your... By Anthony CarroneBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Walking with Ankylosing Spondylitis and Jimmy BuffettI love playlists. I have a library of about 3,000 songs, mostly classic rock (I am an old guy, remember), pop, country, and some modern rock. I love putting music... By Rick PhillipsBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
I’ve Had Ankylosing Spondylitis for 5 YearsThis year marks my 5 years of having AS. It feels wild! I’ve had AS for half of a decade! I can’t believe it. Things have changed so much since... By Steff Di PardoBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
The Gifts of My DiagnosisWhen you live with a chronic illness, it’s easy to focus on the challenges it brings. Our abilities change, we have to make time to see doctors and manage symptoms... By Diana CastaldiniBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
I Traveled Without Pain (For Once), or How Climate Affects ASThis spring, I had the privilege of traveling (finally!) out of the country — to Sicily, where my grandmother was born in 1924. My friend and I had been planning... By Lisa Marie BasileBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
My Pain Management ProcedureI could have never prepared myself for the injections for my muscle spasms. I got multiple injections on each side of my neck and down along the spasms on my... By Ali LongBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments17 comments
How I Spend My Birthday With ASAnother year has flown by, bringing me to the month of June, when I had my 35th birthday. I took the day off of work. I decided this year to take... By Nicky-FlikasBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
What My Bullet Journal Taught MeI spent some time exploring Bullet Journal techniques several years ago in hopes of adapting it for my Spoonie Chat folks, but it didn’t come together well enough to share... By Dawn GibsonBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Ankylosing Spondylitis and Digestive IssuesI’m not able to do much these days. I've been in symptom hell for the past 7 or so weeks. It started at the end of May with what I... By Steff Di PardoBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments17 comments
Applying for Disability: Interview With Patient Leader Rick PhillipsOur AS.net community has shared varying experiences regarding disability applications. Some people were approved right away, others appealed and eventually were approved, and some have been waiting for years to... By Bridget GawinowiczBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
The 4-Month FlareA recent flare up started in early November 2021 (it was March when I wrote this!) during the weekend of my birthday celebration in New Orleans (yep, I'm a Scorpio!)... By Lisa Marie BasileBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments26 comments
Applying for Disability: Interview With Patient Leader Diana CastaldiniOur AS.net community has shared varying experiences regarding disability applications. Some people were approved right away, others appealed and eventually were approved, and some have been waiting for years to... By Bridget GawinowiczBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Surgery, Procedures, Multiple Treatments, Oh My!I can honestly say after 4 years of dealing with my AS diagnosis, I have become a guinea pig! And not the fluffy cute kind. The kind that feels locked... By Nadine CruzBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
I Was Diagnosed With FibromyalgiaFor those who may not know, Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that causes widespread pain, fatigue, sleep issues, and many other symptoms. Fibromyalgia has been a question mark in my... By Steff Di PardoBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Pop Quiz #1: Learning More About Ankylosing SpondylitisTest your AS knowledge and take this short quiz! How many did you get correct? Share in the comments below... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Don't Let a Smile Fool YouBehind that smile of mine hides many things, that I decide who to open up to and tell. Would you be able to tell that I have an invisible illness? Would... By Nicky-FlikasBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Going Out for a Day and the ResultAbout a month ago now, I went downtown for a day trip with one of my close friends. I knew immediately when we got the idea that this would be... By Steff Di PardoBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
5 Things I Learned From Leading an AS Support GroupIn 2007 I opened my Facebook-based support group up for business, and it has provided me a lot of knowledge and understanding about our community as a whole. Here are... By Jed FinleyBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
From Self-Help Guru to Disability AdvocateA few years back I created a mental health and wellness website to both share my journey through self-discovery and in hopes to help inspire others to prioritize their overall... By Sarah LeeBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments