Small steps to help you manage your ankylosing spondylitis symptoms
Ankylosing spondylitis can be an overwhelming diagnosis. Luckily, there are lots of small steps that you can take each day to help manage your symptoms and reduce the impact they have on your daily life. I work as an Osteopath, so I regularly see people with AS and...
All you need is love and a life worth living…
I’m sure when you were diagnosed with AS you thought ‘what does this mean for my future and my relationship?’ That thought certainly crossed my mind as I sat in my doctors office listening to my test results. My boyfriend Ben and I had been together a few years...
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. ...
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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