Never giving up with ankylosing spondylitis
It all started 7 years ago, I was in a lot of pain, so much pain! I was at home hosting my brother’s birthday party and I couldn’t hide the pain any longer. I went to my bedroom and closed the door, thinking and wishing that I will be better after some...
Russ journey to eat, sleep and breath Zumba
My name is Russ Welch and I am 35 years young! I’ve been a Zumba instructor for over a year now and still learning as I go. I was born deaf and as a result I am 85% deaf in both ears. My biggest challenge with teaching is, I can only hear the bass on music...
A parrot, three dogs and ankylosing spondylitis
I’ve always loved animals; from the smallest bugs to the biggest mammals. So having pets was an obvious goal but I’d never anticipated how it would affect my life with ankylosing spondylitis. I started to feel AS symptoms when I was only 15 years old. It...Arthritis?! Isn’t that for old people? Well, no… My experience with ankylosing spondylitis
I felt like a huge weight came off my chest after making this video. It is important to be open and frank about the challenges we face. I hope to inspire others that suffer from any conditions to keep pushing and to not let it dictate them as a person. Climbing has...
The Butterfly Effect of Ankylosing Spondylitis
My Dad was recently diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis. Having to deal with this as a family and accept that there is no cure has brought us closer. At first I thought there would be a huge overwhelming feeling of hopelessness amongst us all, everyone giving each...Join ASone Community
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