Damage Done“It can be difficult to know whether you have chronic inflammation in your body … It depends on where and how chronic inflammation manifests itself. And it’s not the same... By Rebecca C4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Digital Health vs. Digital TherapeuticsTechnology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from wellness apps to artificial intelligence and wearable devices... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Supporting a Partner with AxSpA, Vol. 1: The Diagnosis ProcessLiving with axial spondyloarthritis is not easy, and I know it would be all that much more difficult without a support system. I also realize that while I experience all... By Jessica Gama4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
The Sitting SituationAfter being diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis I've become more aware of my postures and time spent seated. Even though I start with my back straight and my feet touching the... By Gabriela Guadalupe2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
I Started Using a Walker for my FatigueWithin the past year of my life, my chronic fatigue has taken over. It outshines the pain to the point where my everyday pain is manageable. Chronic fatigue has stolen... By Steff Di Pardo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Returning to the OfficeI returned to the office just over a month ago. It was the first time spending a full day, let alone a full week, in a designated workspace since my... By Jamie Shinkewski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
COVID-19 Vaccine Response in Those Who Take BiologicsAxial spondyloarthritis (AS) and diseases like inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are autoimmune diseases. The immune system normally creates antibodies to recognize and fight off infection. In... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
I Had to Go to the Hospital Because of CimziaIn my last article, Finally, My Cimzmia Migraine Stopped, I speak about how it made me feel for three months and what lead me to end up in hospital. Like... By Ali Long3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
We Need to Be Talking About Medical PTSDI have been lucky to meet many courageous, intelligent, and resourceful fellow patients online over the years. They are some of the most compassionate and helpful people I’ve ever come... By Diana Castaldini3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Caring for Pets When DisabledFinding out I have ankylosing spondylitis was terrifying because I had no idea how it would affect my life. I lost friends and couldn't go to school anymore. It became... By Anna Samson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
How I Embrace The Summer DaysSummertime is here! The season of growth, slowing down, taking time off, enjoying the longer days, and more time outdoors. It is usually a season that gives me more energy, vitality, and... By Lana Buettner2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My Spine's Favorite SeasonAs a Canadian who endures freezing temperatures for the majority of the year, summer has always been my favorite season — days last longer, spirits run higher, and going outside... By Cassia Pelton2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Unhelpful Weight Advice and Ankylosing SpondylitisTrying to live a normal life with ankylosing spondylitis is a struggle for many of us. The pain and the lack of movement is such a huge part of this... By Rene Agterhof2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Dealing With a Chronically Ill and Changing BodyWhen we talk about ourselves (and other people), we often reference character qualities as if they’re immutable and innate. We have expectations for ourselves, perhaps shaped from being told countless... By Jessica Gama3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
When The Pain Mysteriously DisappearsThere have been a few times when I felt almost no pain — and a few months of painlessness that led me to believe remission was possible. The pain tends... By Lisa Marie Basile2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
4 Journaling Prompts for Chronic Illness ManagementWrite an honest letter to your body — to its pain, to its fatigue, to the way it has changed over time. Be honest with yourself and to yourself, and... By Lisa Marie Basile2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Let's Talk about Sex and ASI'm not one to come out and easily talk about my sex life, or my sex life with Keegan. But part of being human is having romantic relationships and enjoying... By Auldyn Matthews3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Summertime, the Warmer Weather, and FlaresSummertime, summertime. Who doesn’t love summer? The beautiful warm weather outside. The time where vacation mode comes along and you start planning a family trip to go away. The time... By Nicky Flikas3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
The Truths of a Chronically Ill IndividualI have dreams, though they may sound simple. I have dreams of laying in a vibrant field of grass with the warmth of the sun beaming onto my face. I... By Sarah Lee2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
I Tried (and Bought) a TENS UnitSo, picture this. I am walking through a big convention center filled with hundreds of vendors all displaying (most not selling) all manner of devices, ideas, or medications related to arthritis. I... By Lawrence Rick Phillips4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments