What I’ve learnt from being a patient
I started experiencing symptoms that would later be diagnosed as axial SpA (AS) in my third year of university when I was training to become an osteopath. It was a scary and confusing time. During the final two years of my studies, I juggled my health problems,...
Running Businesses with Ankylosing Spondylitis
I’m Richard, a 25-year-old who lives with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS). I’ve always been inspired by hearing other peoples stories and now feel empowered to share my own experiences which may benefit others and help raise awareness for the condition. ...
Studying with axial SpA (AS) – a guide
Studying with axial SpA (AS) can be challenging at times, whether at school, college or university. In this blog, osteopath Zoë Clark shares her top tips for managing your condition during your education. Getting to and from school or university When travelling on...
On the front line – what it’s like to work as a paramedic with axial SpA (AS)
I was diagnosed in 2015 whilst studying in Australia. Since diagnosis I have been on biologic medication to help control my axial SpA (AS). Training to be a paramedic with axial SpA (AS) has been an eventful journey, with many bumps along the way. Growing up in...
Managing Fatigue with axial SpA
Fatigue due to axial SpA (AS) can be very severe and impact on your daily life; it doesn’t feel like normal tiredness or short-term lack of sleep, it’s an overwhelming feeling of exhaustion. It can be due to the condition itself or a knock-on effect from long-term...Join ASone Community
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