Columns

March 13, 2019March 12, 2019

My Shingles Story: How It Happened and What I Did in Response

A Wellness Journey - a Column by Lisa Marie Basile, Columns

I was put on biologic medicine to treat ankylosing spondylitis a little over a year ago. I started the biweekly injections and slathered myself in hand sanitizer everywhere I ... Read more

February 27, 2019February 26, 2019

3 Ways to Get Out of an Ankylosing Spondylitis Slump

A Wellness Journey - a Column by Lisa Marie Basile, Columns

Life can be affirming and beautiful, but it also can be hard, random, and totally unfair. We all know this. And all of that is extra real when living ... Read more

February 20, 2019February 19, 2019

What Ankylosing Spondylitis Taught Me About Myself

A Wellness Journey - a Column by Lisa Marie Basile, Columns

Getting diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) wasn’t just about figuring out (finally!) which disease was causing me to feel like a hot garbage fire — it was about accepting ... Read more

February 13, 2019February 12, 2019

How to Stay Informed About Ankylosing Spondylitis

A Wellness Journey - a Column by Lisa Marie Basile, Columns

I’m a wellness writer and editor. Some of my work has appeared in publications including The New York Times, Good Housekeeping, and here at Ankylosing Spondylitis News — my favorite! My ... Read more

January 23, 2019January 25, 2019

Attending My First Ankylosing Spondylitis Meetup

A Wellness Journey - a Column by Lisa Marie Basile, Columns

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

A Wellness Journey - a Column by Lisa Marie Basile, Columns

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

A Wellness Journey - a Column by Lisa Marie Basile, Columns

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

A Wellness Journey - a Column by Lisa Marie Basile, Columns

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

A Wellness Journey - a Column by Lisa Marie Basile, Columns

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

A Wellness Journey - a Column by Lisa Marie Basile, Columns

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