Thinking About SnowOh, I so dislike Winter. I mean, I really do. I hate it. I like warmth. My joints and mood are much better in Spring and Summer. So much better... By Lawrence Rick Phillips3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Not Just Coping But Living With a Chronic IllnessOne of the things that I hear from others who are living with chronic illnesses like ankylosing spondylitis is that they are just trying to cope with daily life with... By Ashley Nemeth2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
She's Battling Things Her Smile Will Never ShareWhen I was a little girl, I couldn't wait to grow up. I wanted it to happen so fast. I looked up to the older ones and wished for it... By Nicky-Flikas-aks3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Adapting to Life with Ankylosing Spondylitis and FibromyalgiaLiving with ankylosing spondylitis and fibromyalgia is hard. It means being in pain and tired constantly. The never ending pain and fatigue became my new norm. So, I had to... By Anna Samson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Tips for Going to Live Music With a Chronic IllnessLast week was my first time since becoming this ill that I had gone back to my happy place: live music. When I was in remission concerts used to be... By Sarah Lee3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Ankylosing Spondylitis and a Proposed Rule in FloridaI am furious, outraged, and all the other negative, angry words one can think of regarding a recent decision of the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA). The sports medicine... By Lawrence Rick Phillips5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Living With AxSpa Has Helped Me Build Resilience Facing IllnessI have lived with AxSpa for many years; along the way I got diagnosed with fibromyalgia as well. I came to a realization last year that living with chronic conditions... By Julie Vallortigara3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Does Ankylosing Spondylitis Related Fatigue Impact Your Daily Life?Does AS-related fatigue impact your daily life? If so, you're NOT the only one. Answer the questions below, check out the recording of our discussion with Lisa and Tomesha, and... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My Lowest Point With AxSpa Was a GiftShortly after diagnosis when I was about 18, I remember going to the theater where my sister was working at the time. Me, my mum, and sister saw a show... By Jamie Boder2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
4 Things That Make Me Happy2021 is a year that I’d love to forget. It just wouldn’t quit. The worst parts were losing a dear friend by suicide, while my family and I dealt with... By Dawn Gibson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Developing A Movement RoutineI've always been one of the "move it or lose it" types. Why? Because it's served me, and because movement is one of the main therapies experts recommend for this... By Lisa Marie Basile2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Going Natural: My Decision To Stop Taking BiologicsIt's been a long 5 years of trying different treatments that have unfortunately not been successful for me. The medications have caused issues for me. Of course with my luck... By Nadine Cruz3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments
Finding Balance in Managing My ASWhen it comes to life lessons, it would seem I prefer to learn them the hard way! This was certainly the case when I decided to try lifestyle strategies to... By Anne-Marie Raymond3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
A Cold FishA Cold Fish: Someone who lacks empathy and emotion I feel like I am taking a big risk coming out like this, but I feel I am taking one for... By Jed Finley3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Making Online Friends Changed My LifeAfter becoming incredibly ill and home bound, I not only lost my social life but also some friends along the way. This was devastating and heartbreaking because these were the... By Sarah Lee2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Gene Testing My Children for ASLike the majority of people with ankylosing spondylitis, I tested positive for the gene HLA-B27. Following my diagnosis I often wondered about this genetic marker and the line it traced... By Anne-Marie Raymond2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Women With Non-Radiographic Axial SpondyloarthritisAnkylosing spondylitis and non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis are two types of the same disease. Diagnosis with one or the other depends on a person's symptoms. It also depends on how much... By Dr. Donica Baker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
4 Questions To Jumpstart Your Self-CareYou couldn’t pay me to relive 2021. It was the year that just wouldn’t quit. The worst parts were losing a dear friend by suicide, while my family and I... By Dawn Gibson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Housework Hacks With Ankylosing SpondylitisOne of the things I really dislike when I’m in an AxSpa flare is how messy my house can get. I’m definitely one of those “tidy house, tidy mind” people... By Anne-Marie Raymond3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Bursts of Denial: When AS Hits SuddenlyThe thing about ankylosing spondylitis, like many immune-mediated diseases, is that no matter how much we've figured out how to manage/control/collaborate with/understand it, it is still a disease with a... By Lisa Marie Basile2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments