A Wellness Journey – a Column by Lisa Marie Basile

January 23, 2019January 25, 2019

Attending My First Ankylosing Spondylitis Meetup

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I was anxious as I walked into my first ankylosing spondylitis meetup, sponsored by the Spondylitis Association of America. I had no idea what type of people would be ... Read more

January 9, 2019January 8, 2019

This Beautiful Documentary Does Justice to Those with Ankylosing Spondylitis

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When I search for “autoimmune disease” or “immune-mediated disease” on YouTube, I get a lot of results, but very few of them are about ankylosing spondylitis (AS). It’s disappointing ... Read more

December 19, 2018December 18, 2018

Using Aqua Workouts to Soothe Ankylosing Spondylitis Pains

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Around the time of my “official” AS diagnosis (I stress “officially,” because most of us have this disease for years before diagnosis), I joined AQUASTUDIO in New York City. It’s ... Read more

December 12, 2018January 7, 2019

My Ankylosing Spondylitis Diagnosis Journey, Part 2

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Second in a series. Read part one. And then the symptoms hit. By 30, I had limited mobility in my back and hips, extremely stiff joints, horrible fatigue, serious ... Read more

December 5, 2018December 4, 2018

The Joys and Perils of Turning to Online Groups for Support

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When I was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis (AS), one of the first things I did was join numerous AS groups on Facebook. We’re talking groups for women with AS, ... Read more

November 28, 2018January 7, 2019

My Ankylosing Spondylitis Diagnosis Journey, Part 1

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First in a series. When I first started having symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis (AS), I was in my mid-20s which is right in the middle of the age range ... Read more

October 10, 2018October 10, 2018

3 Reasons to Be Thankful for Your AS Experience

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Following my ankylosing spondylitis (AS) diagnosis, I thought the world had ended. I felt awful. I knew I was doomed to get sicker, and I believed I’d have limited ... Read more

October 3, 2018October 1, 2018

A Wellness Journey: 5 Excellent YouTube Videos About AS

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After my diagnosis of ankylosing spondylitis (AS), I realized didn’t know anyone else with the disease. I was feeling exceptionally lost and alone. I turned to YouTube for community and education, ... Read more

September 26, 2018September 24, 2018

Newly Diagnosed? 4 Things You Should Know

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If you’re anything like me, your ankylosing spondylitis (AS) diagnosis may not have been the easiest thing in the world to reconcile. Being diagnosed with a lifelong, degenerative, chronic illness ... Read more

August 29, 2018August 24, 2018

A Wellness Journey: Self-care and Ankylosing Spondylitis

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Life with ankylosing spondylitis is full of ups and downs influenced by good days and bad days, endless fatigue, doctor’s appointments, and the general trickiness of managing a chronic illness ... Read more

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