Doodles Dealing with Arthritis
When I’ve learned about ankylosing spondylitis it was immediately made clear that it’s not simply “back pain”. I can relate. I’m so sick of people assuming I’ve just hurt my knees somehow. Yet, these personal frustrations have...Ankylosing Spondylitis – Not just back pain
Ankylosing spondyitis mainly affects the spine but can also affect other joints, tendons and ligaments, along with other areas including the eyes, bowels and skin. ...
Smoking with ankylosing spondylitis? The worst idea ever!
Nowadays, it’s a widely accepted fact that smoking tobacco is harmful to your health in so many ways. In fact, an estimated 80,000 people die each year from diseases caused by smoking in the UK alone. This could be anything from a cancer, lung and heart diseases to...
Pink Elephants and World of Warcraft
I am Canadian and, well, here in Canada, we have maple syrup in abundance, and the glorious poutine which is chips smothered in gravy and cheese curds. Also, I’m HLA-B27 positive and this is my story. So, my journey to diagnosis wasn’t the easiest as I’ve...Join ASone Community
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