Cultivating Resilience In Hard Times 102: Structure, Commitments, And OpportunitiesThe iconic Hills Are Alive scene from The Sound of Music has been reborn a thousand times over in memes. Generally, a picture of Maria, arms outstretched, with the Alps... By Dawn Gibson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Second Wave of COVID-19 is HereIt’s not a huge surprise. We all knew it was coming. School has started back up and here we are. I live in Canada, so the numbers aren’t as staggering... By Steff Di Pardo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My Spine is Like a Roller CoasterI like roller coasters. I have not been on one for several years as my arthritis issues generally do not allow me to stand and walk freely around a large park... By Lawrence Rick Phillips3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Doing Halloween Safe At Home!When I wrote Halloween Rescue Plan last year it never occurred to me that in 2020 our flares would be happening inside a worldwide flare. 2020 is a flare dipped... By Dawn Gibson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
What My Rheumatologist Suggested For FatigueFatigue is my worst enemy. I almost never stop talking about how tired I am, and I’m sorry if you’ve ever had to experience it. It’s not my fault, though!... By Steff Di Pardo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Learning Adult Lessons Through Having ASPerhaps a silly title, finding out how to go from a teenager to an adult was quite a journey for Keegan, my husband with AS. We started dating at 17... By Auldyn Matthews3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My Illness Through My Children's Eyes: An InterviewWhen I was first diagnosed with AS, my number one worry was how my illness was going to impact the lives of my children. I have two young boys, and... By Katie Saville2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
What Happens When I Overdo ItEver since COVID hit, I haven’t really been active. I wasn’t the most active person before, but I’ve barely even done yoga since March. I know I should be, I... By Steff Di Pardo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Others May Not “See” It. But I Feel It.During Invisible Illness Awareness Week, we want to recognize and shed light on all those affected by an illness that may go unnoticed despite the major impact your illness has... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
"It’s Not the Blender": Being Pro-Active vs. Reactive to my ASIt was December last year, as I slumped on our bedroom floor, having my suddenly burst into tears about having to carry a blender home (stick with me, there’s a... By Fiona Olegasegarem2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Fibromyalgia, the Unannounced Passenger…Once my axial spondyloarthritis was under control with a prescription of biologics and physiotherapy, on paper I was sorted. Yet, pain and fatigue were there. At that time, I was... By Julie Vallortigara3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
My Top 5 Comfort Must-Haves For ASWhen I started experiencing symptoms of AS, comfort suddenly became the forefront of my life. If you suffer from AS, then you probably know the struggle of always trying to... By Katie Saville2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
Getting Hygge On Flare-Up DaysI've taken a very intentional approach to how I use my space when I'm in a flare-up. If I'm going to be sleepy or in pain, I may as well... By Lisa Marie Basile3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Become an AxialSpondyloarthritis.net AdvocateWould you like to share your experience with axial spondyloarthritis and help others who are also living with the condition? We’re looking to add new voices to our advocate team... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Letting Go of What You Can't ControlThe easiest and most logical thing in theory, and for me, incredibly difficult to put in practice. I found the concept a bit tricky before I had AS. I found... By Fiona Olegasegarem3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Yoga is a Safe and Cheerful Companion to my AxSpAI came across yoga a few years back now. I think I was looking for something a little spiritual and slow pace, which would help me to reconnect with my... By Julie Vallortigara3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Genetics of Axial SpondyloarthritisGenes are passed down from parents to their children. They are composed of DNA that dictates things like your eye color and your height. Genes also play a role in... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Physical Therapy FAQ: Part TwoEditor's note: This is Part 2 of Katie's article. Please read Part 1 of Physical Therapy FAQs first!Physical therapists (PTs) are highly trained movement specialists who have a breadth of... By Katie Phares3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Life is Not SadI’ve noticed through talking with a few friends, and meeting new people, that I get a lot of pity when I mention that I’m sick. If there’s one thing I... By Steff Di Pardo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
No, You Didn't Give Yourself AxSpa or ASI hear a lot of people saying that they feel they're in some way responsible for their chronic illness (like this MultipleSclerosis.net writer), as if they did something wrong —... By Lisa Marie Basile3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments