An Occupational Therapists Journey with axial SpA
It took 10 years for me to get diagnosed. When reflecting on my story and journey, I think the most challenging part was the road it took to get a diagnosis of ankylosing spondylitis. Spreading awareness of axial SpA (AS) is so important to me because why should...
How arthritis turned my life upside down
My name is Mark, I am 24 years old, and during the summer of 2019, I was diagnosed with axial spondyloarthritis, also known as ankylosing spondylitis. Everyone seems to be writing a blog these days, so I thought I would give it a go. I have thought about doing...Vlogging about AS in my 20s
Hi all, Hope you’re all safe and sound during this time. My name is Dasha and I’m pretty new to this platform and AS (diagnosed in Jan 2020). It’s been a pretty scary and emotional diagnosis but I’m much better now and decided to start vlogging...
Getting Involved: Discussing Diagnosis Delays
So, I went to Keele University recently to attend a discussion on axial SpA and why there are often delays in diagnosing someone with the condition. It was a really interesting and eye-opening session for me. While I really want to report my experience, I obviously...
Time to Talk: My Axial SpA (AS) Journey – Development, where I am now and what I need to do to keep moving forward
I’m Jack Posnett, I’m 22 and I have axial spondyloarthritis. I never thought I’d want to openly talk about my own experience with arthritis. I was happy enough reading and being inspired by other people’s journeys, the challenges they face and what they do to overcome...Join ASone Community
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