Anya’s Journey from diagnosis to Taekwondo Champion
In this guest post, Anya shares her story of living with axial SpA (AS) from a young age and overcoming difficult obstacles to achieve sporting success. She wanted to share her story to give hope to any recently diagnosed young people that they can achieve anything!...
Alastair’s Story – from diagnosis to winning ‘ultra distance’ races
Sharing the story below is something I would probably never have done myself, but my parent’s encouragement persuaded me otherwise. Hopefully, it can provide a little hope to other NASS members and particularly the younger demographic, of which I am part, who are...
How to do Glastonbury Festival with Ankylosing Spondylitis
I’ve just got back from Glastonbury Festival 2019 – five whole days of drinking, dancing, exploring and generally living my best life! And loving every second of it. It was everything I expected it to be, and a billion times more again! But I can’t lie and say that I...
From small achievements to Swim Serpentine – Taking part in sport with AS
I’ve always enjoyed taking part in and watching sport even though I’ve never been particularly good at it! My Dad taught me to swim as a child and we spent many a Saturday afternoon together watching my local football team, Ipswich Town, while school holidays saw my...
Physical and mental health with ankylosing spondylitis are more important than we allow it to be
I don’t know about you, but I was always told going to work was the most important thing in life, Because unfortunately money makes the world go round. Since then, I’ve put work above anything and everything else. Even my health. I’m sure you’ve all done the same....Join ASone Community
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