by ASone | Jul 14, 2017 | Body and Mind, Guest Posts
Do you remember that scene in “Harry Potter and The Philosopher’s Stone” when Hermione says Petrificus Totalus and Neville’s body becomes stiff and rigid just before he falls to the ground? Being diagnosed with a disease can feel like this. Like a curse...
by ASone | Jul 6, 2017 | Body and Mind, Guest Posts, Lifestyle
As I am a 17 years old, in my years of youth, I basically think I know everything about everything, (as every teen does) but, I can honestly admit, I had not a clue what ankylosing spondylitis was until a few years ago when, ironically, my knowledge expanded. ...
by ASone | Jun 30, 2017 | Body and Mind, Guest Posts, Lifestyle
By reading this, you’re probably hoping to hear a positive story you can connect with. By reading this, you perhaps feel the need to be inspired or be given directions to follow. But by reading this, you have already taken the first steps down your own path, as you’ve...
by ASone | Jun 11, 2017 | Body and Mind, Treatment
Unfortunately you can’t cure ankylosing spondylitis but you can successfully manage it following steps below. We’ll get in more detail on every aspect of treatment, but for now enjoy those top tips for managing your AS. See a rheumatologist. It’s crucial that...
by ASone | Jun 11, 2017 | Guest Posts, Lifestyle
You won’t be jealous of my rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle – all the long drives, carrying heavy gear and the late, sober nights hanging around dingy, distant venues are worlds away from the common perception. I’ve never thrown a TV out of a hotel room window but this is...
by ASone | Jun 7, 2017 | Guest Posts, Relationships
Ankylosing spondylitis doesn’t just affect the person with the condition. It can affect the whole family. This is one couple’s story of how they have coped with AS. On 1 October, Lucie is taking on the Cardiff Half Marathon to raise money for NASS and awareness of AS....