Finding Acceptance, Belonging, and Embracing Your JourneyLiving with a chronic inflammatory condition like axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpA) can often make us feel like outsiders in a world that doesn't fully understand our experiences. One of the unique... By Tomesha Campbell2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Comparison and Ankylosing SpondylitisWe’ve probably all heard the phrase "comparison is the thief of joy." People usually say this to mean that you should stop comparing yourself to other people. The idea is... By Joy Tilbrook3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Why I Trust Biologics to Treat My Ankylosing SpondylitisAnkylosing spondylitis/axial spondyloarthritis (AS/AxSpA) is a chronic inflammatory disease that primarily affects the spine. It can cause severe pain and stiffness in the joints, leading to a significant decrease in... By Jed Finley3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Get Grounded GiveawayManaging axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpa) is like growing a delicate plant. Just as the plant needs the right conditions to be healthy, so do our bodies. Stressors can easily disrupt this... By AxialSpondyloarthritis.net Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How I Spend My Self-Care DaysLiving with a condition like AS is extremely draining, both mentally and physically. While medication can help manage the physical side of things (although it is not that easy and... By James Hollens4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Investing in Tools That Help Make Life Easier With ASSomeone once told me to never skimp when buying the tools you’ll use the most. This has taken on a new meaning for me thanks to my axial spondyloarthritis. I’ve... By Anne-Marie Raymond3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Histamines, Autoimmune Conditions, and Axial SpondyloarthritisHistamine is a chemical that plays a key role in allergies. It is also involved in inflammation and autoimmune conditions. When it is released from immune cells, histamine triggers events... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Most Valuable AxSpa Strategy Is PacingAfter my diagnosis with AxSpa one doctor told me that I needed to pace myself to manage chronic pain and chronic fatigue. I had no clue what pacing was and... By Julie Vallortigara4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Ask This to Your Loved One With AxSpa"How are you feeling today?" "How are you really feeling today?" The question I wish someone would reach out and ask me more often. So many of us with this... By Nicky Flikas3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Finding a New Biologic After the First FailsJust when things felt like they were getting steady with Keegan’s treatment plan, that all went out the window. We’ve been through a long diagnosis, multiple treatment plans, and a... By Auldyn Matthews2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Recognizing When I’m Having a Flare UpLiving with AS means dealing with flare ups. I am not symptom free, so the level of symptoms I am used to day to day is what I refer to... By Joy Tilbrook2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My Mystery Skin IssuesSometimes I think my immune system thinks it’s a Pokemon trainer – when it comes to health conditions it feels like it’s gotta catch ‘em all! Until recently, the only... By James Hollens5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Balancing Understanding and Boundaries With Friends and FamilyLiving with an autoimmune condition like axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) can be a challenging journey, filled with physical and emotional hurdles. Sometimes, the well-intentioned advice from friends and family members doesn't... By Tomesha Campbell3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
4 Surprising Ways to Combat Brain FogThe most challenging aspect of living with axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpA) for me is dealing with brain fog, especially as a middle school teacher who values intellect. To mitigate the effects... By Jed Finley2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Living Well With AxSpa: My Best TipsI've been living with this chronic illness now for many years. I believe it started when I was young. Going through high pain days on a daily basis and not... By Nicky Flikas2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Making a Difference After Someone's New DiagnosisThis summer, my dad introduced me to an acquaintance he made while playing "pétanque," the famous French boules game. He asked me if I could help that man who recently... By Julie Vallortigara2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
When the Caregiver Hits Rock BottomAlmost every morning, I wake up at 5am to get ready for work. I pack a lunch for my daughter and hope to get ready and not wake anyone else... By Auldyn Matthews3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Overcoming Anxiety and Navigating the Future With Axial SpondyloarthritisIf you've recently been diagnosed with axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpA) or another health condition, it's natural to have concerns about the future. I remember receiving my first two health diagnoses; it... By Tomesha Campbell3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Symptoms of AS Your Doctor Probably Doesn’t Talk AboutAxial spondyloarthritis impacts my life in a lot of different ways. Not all of the symptoms I experience are obvious to others. Many of them never get mentioned at my... By Anne-Marie Raymond3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Surprise! I’m a Competitive Athlete Again!I didn’t think becoming a competitive athlete would happen again! I share my journey as an athlete in this article. Sometimes, things just happen, and you can choose to go... By Lana Buettner2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments