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 ...
Thoughts on Surgery When You Have Ankylosing Spondylitis
The big “S” word: SURGERY. This can be a scary word for some and a comforting word for others. My experience with surgery has been a positive one. ...
Keeping a Flare Journal
Learning to manage chronic pain is a tricky business. You don't know from one day to the next how you’re going to feel. What may have worked ...
Telling Your Family and Friends
I guess my situation may be a little different since I worked for my dad. I saw him 6 days a week so he could physically see how I was doing. He knew every ...
Taking Care of My Mental Health
I'm in a much better place now. Prior to my ankylosing spondylitis diagnosis, I was very active. My husband and I were raising our young family. I looked ...
The Effects of AS on Relationships
I'm very grateful I had a partner that was understanding and supportive when I was going through one of the worst times of my life. I was a mom of two ...
What Does Self-care Mean to Me?
Self-care can mean different things to different people. When I googled “self-care” here is what I got: “The practice of taking an active role in protecting ...