Pain and Gainz – AS and the gym
As I walked up the steps to the gym, holding the handrail for support as I shuffled one at a time to the top, I thought this is a workout in itself! The sense of dread at heading into the packed gym and being judged for what I could and couldn’t do was...
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with ankylosing spondylitis: a journey from agony to championship aspirations
For a very long time I didn’t know what was wrong. I went to all kind of doctors, had all kind of treatments, as probably lot of you can speak about. I had years of agony, depression, and awful thoughts. There was a 3 month period at one time, I had to call an...
Friendly Fires
Itching, burning, blinding lights At the close, flashing whites Sticky lens, blurry mist Dancing dots twist. Big pools of black, perfect round Tiny halo of brown. Restricted levers, robotic stiff Brittle, snap, click Bulging knees, curling toes Joints scrape with...
A Day in the Life – of a girl with A.S.
Imagine being so tired that you head to bed early, only to lay awake on account of not being able to find a comfortable position. Imagine finally falling asleep, but waking up every hour to switch what side you’re laying on because your hips ache and your knee...Join ASone Community
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