AS is not the End Game! From a sufferer to ASgardian
At the beginning of a new millennium, a young, independent, strong, healthy midgardian (aka man from earth) lived every day, enjoyed the free things like mountain walks, time with his family, aikido and enjoying his passions without a care in the world and free from...
How social media has helped me find comfort and positivity in ankylosing spondylitis
I often hear people talk about the evils of social media: an invasion of privacy, feeling the need to compare yourself to others, time wasted endlessly scrolling through feeds…the list goes on. When I was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis, no one in my...
Think before you eat! Mindful eating for ankylosing spondylitis.
The topic of diet and inflammatory disease is saturated with conflicting advice, let me share my thoughts. I have been there, tried the diet , failed on the diet and repeated that same process for years. I was just trying so hard to find any way to help my symptoms...
From panic attack to self-care and hoping for a change – my way of dealing with ankylosing spondylitis.
After I was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis, I forgot how to trust my body. I have always been a healthy person with very few physical limitations and all of a sudden, I’ve found out that my body was attacking itself and slowly deteriorating. Finding out about a...
A simple night out can leave me in bed for days…
Extreme fatigue is a massive symptom of ankylosing spondylitis. At least, for me it is. It’s also one of the most frustrating symptoms that I deal with. A huge part of being a young person with a chronic illness, that I feel, is trying to be “normal”. Trying to live a...Join ASone Community
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