My Experience With Humira And LDNBefore being diagnosed with AS (and fibromyalgia), I was the type of person who would only take medication if I felt it was absolutely, undoubtedly necessary. The idea of popping... By Katie Saville3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Cultivating Resilience In Hard Times 101: SuppliesI'm writing to you in September, the 50th month of 2020, in the year of our Despotic Overlord COVID-19. By now, we've all faced the juggernaut that is running errands... By Dawn Gibson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Getting Through the Day: A Vlog With Auldyn & KeeganOur AS advocates, Auldyn and Keegan, are married with a toddler...and Keegan lives every day as a stay-at-home dad with ankylosing spondylitis. In this video, they talk about getting through... By Auldyn Matthews1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Living With Axial Spondyloarthritis & FibromyalgiaWhen you live with axial spondyloarthritis, the pain is constant. Not to mention the brain fog, extreme fatigue, stiffness, trouble sleeping, and more. Many people who live with AxSpA also... By Bridget Gawinowicz2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Describing The Worst Days With Chronic PainIn September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of AxialSpondyloarthritis.net) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic Pain in America survey to ask members of... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Infographic: Pain Management Treatment and CareIn September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of axialspondyloarthritis.net) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic Pain in America survey to ask members of... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Three Months Of CBD For Chronic PainI decided to start using CBD (cannabidiol, not to be confused with marijuana!) to manage my anxiety and mental health issues, which can be exacerbated by axial spondyloarthritis, and my... By Lisa Marie Basile5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Specialist Access in Medically Underserved CommunitiesLooking back, I now know how fortunate I’ve been when it comes to healthcare access. When I was younger, I didn’t spend one minute worrying about access to healthcare -... By Jessica Gama3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Medication FrustrationIt’s a hurry up and wait process. From the first doctor’s visit through to now, it has been a journey of constant waiting. It starts with a doctor’s visit, then... By Jamie Shinkewski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
What Happened to my Heat Tolerance?I used to absolutely love summer. I would tan, go out for day trips a lot, and spend days on the beach. Summer is still my favorite season, but I’ve... By Steff Di Pardo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Anti-Inflammatory Banana Bread for SpondyloarthritisI have a habit of buying bananas at the grocery store thinking I'll eat them up by midweek. As the days whisk by, they turn from slightly green to bright... By Rebecca C4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Does Ankylosing Spondylitis Cause Nausea?There are many unwelcomed symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis (AS). The fatigue, brain fog, and pain are enough to cope with. But many people living with AS also live with digestive... By Bridget Gawinowicz2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
What Do You Know About Rheumatic Diseases?What is a rheumatic disease? A rheumatic disease is an autoimmune and inflammatory condition that causes the body’s immune system to attack a person’s joints, muscles, bones, and organs. There... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How I Eased Myself Back Into Fitness After My AS DiagnosisFor the past few weeks, I have been working my way back into my fitness routine. Before the onset of my AS, I loved pushing my body to its limits... By Katie Saville3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Using Assistive DevicesAxial spondyloarthritis can cause pain, swelling, and stiffness in the back and hips along with other joints such as the knees, shoulder, and feet. The disease does not develop the... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Finding a Good RheumatologistPeople who have chronic health conditions like ankylosing spondylitis (AS) or axial spondyloarthritis might be advised by their regular doctor or primary care physician to see a specialist known as... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Reflecting on My 2 Year AS Diagnosis-versaryFebruary 27th, 2020 marked the two year anniversary of the day I was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis. I call it my diagnosis-versary. For me, it’s a day that’s just as... By Cassia Pelton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
How AS Patients Can Be Better To One AnotherAs an AS patient, I've lived in forums and Facebook groups, attended AS support meetings and met or corresponded with all sorts of "AS influencers," if you will. We all... By Lisa Marie Basile3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Be True To Yourself: Even If It HurtsYou’re walking down the street and you run into someone you know. They stop to talk and the first question they ask is: “How are you?” When you have a... By Jed Finley4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Hoping For Light to Get Me Through the DarkI feel fragile. It doesn’t take much to set me off both physically and mentally right now, and I know it’s because of my progressing AxSpA. My condition seems to... By Jamie Shinkewski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments