My First Trip to the Hair Salon With AxSpaI’ve never dyed my hair or done anything adventurous with it. So, I rarely go to the hairdressers. Before Covid I might go every 4-6 months to get a trim... By Ali Long2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Mental Health and Ankylosing SpondylitisI’ve said from the start of this disease that I personally believe therapy is key in managing this disease. I had mental illnesses prior to being diagnosed with AS, but... By Steff Di Pardo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Impact of AS on SchoolI am currently a university student but first started experiencing AS symptoms during high school. Being a student is hard enough, but when you mix in having a chronic illness... By Anna Samson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Applying For Disability AllowanceBefore I start writing about my experience with disability allowance/payment, I want to say that I know how much harder it is for others to get approved for disability. It seems... By Ali Long3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Opening Up About Cannabis for AxSpa TreatmentFor most of us, we have grown up in a world where cannabis was illegal, or at least society frowned upon it. There’s a lot of subconscious ideas that we... By Jes Hojsan2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Recovering from Holiday HangoverDo you suffer from holiday hangover? I always do, and I don’t even have AS! (My husband, Keegan, is the one with AS.) Now that Keegan and I have 2... By Auldyn Matthews2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
The Value of a Getting a DiagnosisGetting told I had axial spondyloarthritis filled me with two big emotions: fear and relief. I didn’t want to be told I had an incurable, progressive disease. If I’m honest... By Anne-Marie Raymond2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
3 Years Of AS: Reflecting On My Journey So FarThis January marks the third anniversary of my AS diagnosis. However, I can’t tell you the exact date. The previous January, a close friend of mine passed away. Being the superstitious... By James Hollens5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
An Appointment Of DisappointmentI had high hopes for my rheumatologist appointment on Monday. It was my first face to face consultation in over 2 years and I felt weirdly excited. The night before... By James Hollens4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
The Difficulties of Remote Work with AxSpaIt’s my third week on my new job, as I am still in training. As I am writing this article, I have tears in my eyes from the tiredness. I... By Nicky Flikas3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Keeping Faith for Better DaysWhen you’re down in the dumps for so long, sometimes it’s hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Or any light at all. Waking up and... By Sarah Lee2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Riding the Wave of OverwhelmSo much about living with a chronic illness leads to feelings of overwhelm. Whether it’s worrying about coverage for medication, struggling with the responsibilities of everyday life, or dealing with... By Sarah Lee2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Postponing My Third Covid VaccineOn Monday the 4th of October I received a text saying that my rheumatologist had referred me for a third dose of the Covid vaccine. My appointment was that Saturday... By Ali Long2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Winter Is Here—How I’m Prepping for the ColdThe colder months are by far my least favourite time of the year. Sure, the snow is beautiful and it means I have an excuse to stop shaving my legs... By Sarah Lee2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments19 comments
A Weekend Away With My BoyfriendGoing away for a weekend break or a holiday is one of my favorite things to do with my boyfriend. It still is even though our holidays have changed since I became... By Ali Long2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Fatigue Mistakes I Made So You Don’t Have ToIn my opinion, fatigue is the worst arthritis symptom. My fatigue is unsurpassed in deactivation powers. Arthritis is always there, ticking away in the background, sometimes so quietly that I... By Dawn Gibson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
The 3 Biggest Shocks of Becoming a CaregiverSome days, I don't really feel much like a caregiver to my husband, Keegan, who's suffered from AS for more than 10 years. The routine of getting up at 5:30... By Auldyn Matthews3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
My Journey to Yoga for ASGrowing up as a competitive skateboarder, the pain I experienced from the age of 15 in my “hips” (actually SI joints) was considered some sort of injury. This pain fluctuated... By Jamie Boder3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Writing An Article For the Spondylitis AssociationEditor's note: This article discusses weight and dieting. Have you ever heard of the Spondylitis Association of America (SAA)? I have been a passive member for about three years, and... By Lawrence Rick Phillips5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Combating Chronic Fatigue: 3 Different Types of RestAs we all know, chronic fatigue is without a doubt one of the most challenging symptoms. It will outright stop you in your tracks and cause whatever balance you have... By Sarah Lee2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments