Ankylosing Spondylitis Flare-Ups
There are as many disease courses as there are spondies with Ankylosing Spondylitis. Read more about my experience with AS disease flares.
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- Nov 7, 2021
What An Ankylosing Spondylitis Diagnosis May Mean for You
Though this disease is painful and can be debilitating, many are able to lead a “normal”, albeit altered, life. What might AS mean for you?
- Sep 17, 2021
An Axial Spondyloarthritis Patient Dictionary
Anyone else get lost in the slew of confusing and hard-to-pronounce terminology that comes along with an Axial Spondyloarthritis diagnosis?
- Jun 17, 2021
9 Things to Consider Before Hiking with a Chronic Illness
I’ve learned to stop relying on trail ratings because the simplistic rating system is subjective at best and not meant for disabled bodies.
- Apr 15, 2021
Ankylosing Spondylitis and the Digestive System
Gastrointestinal issues are some of the more common complications of Axial Spondyloarthritis that occur outside of the spine...
- Feb 5, 2021
Identifying Trails for Hikers with Disabilities
February 4th, 2021 Identifying trails that are appropriate for the hiker with a disability is easier said than done, right? Finding easy,...
- Jan 26, 2021
Believing Chronic Pain Sufferers
January 25th, 2021 Here’s the deal - chronic pain is no joke. It’s nothing to shrug off, to downplay, or to disregard. But many of us...
- Dec 9, 2020
Diary of Things for Another Day with AS
December 9th, 2020 Tomorrow is another day. Carpe Diem. Here today, gone tomorrow. There are lots of clichés and aphorisms out there...
- Nov 9, 2020
Living with an Invisible Illness
But my friends cannot see my increased inflammation, my coworkers can not read my pain levels on any given day, my doctors cannot record the
- Sep 12, 2020
Waking Up with Ankylosing Spondylitis
Morning stiffness comes with an urgency to move, but also a hesitation to move and cause more pain. On other mornings, I wake with mild-to-
- Aug 4, 2020
Sleep, Pain, and Ankylosing Spondylitis
When I don’t get enough sleep at night my body immediately lets me know with more than just tiredness.
- Jul 7, 2020
Hiking with Chronic Pain
Chronic pain, unlike acute pain caused by short-term illness or injury, cannot easily be rested, iced, and medicated away either.
- Jun 8, 2020
Doing Las Vegas with Chronic Pain
All of our conditions are intensified by simply doing too much, which presents a challenge for any vacation, but especially Vegas.
- May 15, 2020
Ankylosing Spondylitis and Women
It's vital to discuss the fallacies we run into when searching for information and the barriers we hit when seeking medical advice.
- Apr 14, 2020
Ankylosing Spondylitis and Immunosuppression During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Before I received my directives to stay home, and even to a lesser-extent now, I worry about how my risk during the pandemic
- Apr 2, 2020
Staying Active During Social Distancing - Hiking the Neighborhood
As I write, most of us living are under strict social distancing and stay-at-home ordinances. While these measures are absolutely necessary
- Mar 20, 2020
Simple Tasks with Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is an immune-mediated rheumatic disease that causes inflammation, pain, fatigue, stiffness and lack of mobility,
- Mar 16, 2020
Surviving Medication Woes - Changes
While your doctor is certainly the medical professional in the room, you’re the one with the most at stake when making medical and
- Mar 9, 2020
Striking Views without a Climb - Hike Placitas!
But from the north, the mountains look slightly less abrupt as the juniper and pinion-covered foothills ease toward the crest and the crest
- Mar 1, 2020
Chronic Illness and the Anthropocene
Our planet will most likely outlive the impacts of the Anthropocene, though what remains may be completely unrecognizable to us.
- Feb 23, 2020
Surviving Winter with Inflammatory Arthritis
Joint pain and inflammation worse in the cold? Find creative ways to reduce cold-weather joint pain and stay active during the winter!
- Feb 8, 2020
New Mexico's La Ventana Natural Arch
At most points along this drive it’s not visibly obvious that the edge of the McCarty lava field is only feet away, since sage brush and
- Feb 4, 2020
Ankylosing Spondylitis - Do Your Research!
Diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis? What does the diagnosis mean for you? You are your best advocate--arm yourself with information!
- Jan 26, 2020
Why Create This Blog?
In other words, there’s a wealth of blogs and online resources for the skilled and able hiker, but there’s markedly less out there for those
- Jan 6, 2020
Surviving Medication Woes - Delays
A prescription delivery delay typically equates to a late dose. Read some tips to help anticipate and avoid medication delays.
- Dec 31, 2019
Establishing Limits with Ankylosing Spondylitis
AS provides its own restrictions, but there are also limits you can set to minimize your chance of increased pain, fatigue, and a flare.
- Dec 12, 2019
Road Trips with Inflammatory Arthritis
Road trips are fun, but not always comfortable. Read some tips and tools for surviving long car rides with chronic pain and inflammation.
- Nov 12, 2019
My Diagnosis Journey
At the age of 30 I received my diagnosis, but not because someone accurately assessed my back pain. I was in the third year of my PhD
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