Nightmares and Their Link to Inflammatory ArthritisAuthors of a study published in Brain and Behavior in March 2019 reported an unexpected discovery. Researchers were originally investigating the link between inflammatory arthritis, like ankylosing spondylitis, and an... By TK Sellman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
10 Things You Should Know About Clinical TrialsEach year thousands of clinical trials occur. Learning about clinical trials can feel like you are learning a new language. The good news is that there are lots of resources... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why I Have A Wheelchair: The Game Of "What If's"I am a proud wheelchair owner. I am not, as of yet, a wheelchair user. Why is this? Well, I have my reasons. Living with AS is unpredictable. Good days... By Jed Finley2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Seven Ways To Stay Safer With SpondylitisSometimes living with spondylitis feels like I'm on a bizarre game show. Where I'm the host and the medical community are contestants. We understand the topics and questions, but the... By Dawn Gibson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Brain Fog: More Than ForgetfulnessDo you know what it’s like when your brain is exhausted? We all have been there. You stay up late to work on a project and you start hearing voices... By Jed Finley3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Clinical Trials as a Treatment OptionWhen you’re dealing with a major health issue or condition, it’s helpful to know that in addition to standard treatment, complementary or alternative medicine, clinical trials may provide another treatment... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Breathing ExercisesFocusing on the breath is a technique used to help calm the mind and reduce stress and anxiety. There are many forms of breathing exercises. In this video, renowned naturopath... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Planning For Self-Care Success: Time ManagementI live in the same house my mother was raised in. It's had a few minor modifications, but we still use my grandmother's pots and pans, and her pictures are... By Dawn Gibson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Ask the Advocates: Receiving a DiagnosisWhen were you diagnosed with AS and how did it initially present itself? I was diagnosed with AS in February of 2018. I initially had symptoms in February of 2017... By anthony.carrone3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Party Like You've Got Spondylitis!This means planning to rest, emphasizing your own boundaries, values, and priorities to maximize personal health and wellness. Holidays and celebrations turn up the social and cultural pressure to make... By Dawn Gibson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
10 Ways to Balance Body and MindMental and physical health are intrinsically linked. Managing the stresses of a physical condition can be mentally and emotionally exhausting. Here we share 10 strategies for coping when you’re feeling... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Welcome, Friends!I used to love to use the app Stumble Upon. The way it worked is I would enter the website and probably based on search history it would take me... By Lawrence Rick Phillips2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Let's Talk About Sex!With a chronic illness like ankylosing spondylitis, sex might be hard. The pain and stiffness from your disease might make you feel less than sexy. AS progresses differently for different... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My AS And The Relief Of Getting DiagnosedEarlier today I was sitting in the doctors waiting room filling out the questionnaire about my current condition that I've filled out numerous times in the past. It still gives... By Alastair Goodwin2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
24 Hours in a ChairI know a lot of people have it worse, and I guess while I was writing some of my articles I realized some of my experiences may pale in comparison... By Alastair Goodwin2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Understanding Clinical TrialsA clinical trial is a research study that is conducted to determine whether a specific medical intervention, such as a treatment, device, procedure, or change in behavior is safe and... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Clinical Trial TerminologyThere are several terms that are commonly used when discussing clinical trials. Here are some that come up often: Adverse event: an undesirable experience associated with the use of a... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Clinical Trial ParticipationEvery clinical trial is designed to look at a specific population, so each participant is required to have certain traits (eligibility criteria) in order to take part in the study... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments