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...
Life with an Invisible Illness
Two university students talk about the struggles of living with an invisible illness – axial spondyloarthritis and inflammatory bowel disease – sharing their personal experience and advice. Bethany D has suffered with chronic pain since the age of 13...
Diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis. Journey to accepting myself again.
When I was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis five years ago, I was far from accepting it. All I wanted was to be ‘normal’. At first, I kept the diagnosis to myself as I struggled to come to terms with it, let alone admitting it out loud. I felt that people around...
University and ankylosing spondylitis: juggling the work load and the pain
I absolutely love being a student. I’ve met some of my best friends at Uni (one of whom I’m going to be a bridesmaid for in the summer!). However, studying at University with ankylosing spondylitis can be exhausting, both physically and mentally, this is my...
My experience with work placements and spondyloarthritis
During my degree I’ve had completed a number of work placements for my physiotherapy course in a variety of settings, all while living with Spondyloarthritis. On placements I was expected do anything from giving advice, heavy moving and handling, facilitating normal...Join ASone Community
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