The Importance of Exercise to Me and to Managing My AS
What haven’t I experimented with when it comes to exercising my body to manage ankylosing spondylitis?I was an active kid playing sports such as floor hockey, volleyball, and competitive ...
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Fighting Foot Pain One Step at a Time
I have heard a lot of people talk about how axial spondylitis can cause foot pain, but for many years I was lucky to not have experienced this myself. However, I have been experiencing ...
Tips for Biologic Users
f you're reading this, you’re probably part of the biologic-taking club for ankylosing spondylitis. It’s not the most exclusive club, but hey, we do what we must to keep those symptoms in check ...
Losing Friends When You Have a Chronic Illness
Over the nearly eight years that I’ve had ankylosing spondylitis, I’ve had many experiences, some of which were with friends that I’ve lost. I'm sure many of us going through the chronic illness ...
AS Advice of Caregivers
When I was first diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis, I’ll admit, it was a whirlwind of emotions and uncertainty. I didn’t know what to expect, how my partner could help, or what the future ...
How to Prepare Your Body for Outdoor Activities With AS
You’re having a good day. Your ankylosing spondylitis symptoms are behaving, and you're feeling great. Naturally, you decide today is the perfect time to take the kids to Six Flags Darien Lake. Fast ...
Preparing for the Holidays
The holidays haven’t been an easy time for me ever since I got sick. They bring extra stress and preparation I never thought of before. If I had to choose one word to describe the holidays, it ...
