I knew the cure wasn’t at the bottom of a bottle, but that didn’t stop me from looking there
In the first piece I ever wrote, I mentioned that when my symptoms were at their worst that ‘I turned to alcohol to cope because my anti-inflammatory tablets weren’t working and when I was drunk there was no pain, and I could move around easier’. Now, since I’ve been...
Weightlifting with axial SpA
Exercise is important for managing your axial SpA (AS) pain and fatigue, as well as improving your overall health and keeping your bones strong. We’ve put together the top tips from Andrew MacMillan’s Facebook Live session about weightlifting to help you get started,...
How coaching could change the way you live with axial SpA
I first came across coaching as I was reflecting on my work situation and my need for a change. Living with axial SpA (AS) had significantly changed my life and my perspective. Five years after my diagnosis, it became clear that a desk-based job was not...
Living with axial SpA (AS) during a pandemic – what is ‘resilience’?
You have likely seen the word ‘resilience’ mentioned almost as much as ‘unprecedented’ in recent months. Resilience is actually a very good term for a skill that people with axial SpA (AS) develop. It’s a word we use to describe the ability to cope through difficult...
ASone’s guide to creating blogs and vlogs
Talking about your journey with axial SpA can be difficult and sometimes it’s hard to know where to start. Everyone’s experience is different, but sharing your story can be a really important part of gathering your thoughts and dealing with your diagnosis. To help...Join ASone Community
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