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...
How to talk about your axial SpA (AS) before having sex with someone new
Yes, you can be sexy and disabled. When you slip under the sheets to have sex for the first time with a new partner, it’s normal to have a thousand questions rush through your head. Questions about what they might like, what you like, and the inevitable...
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...Join ASone Community
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