Welcome to our virtual community! Start by browsing through the personal stories featured here.
We have organized these stories into two categories: Your Stories – stories sent to us at the Spondylitis Association of America – and selections from The Faces of Ankylosing Spondylitis project.
We’d love your story as well! Send it to us at Programs@spondylitis.org
Are you interested in being a part of SAA Storytellers, Your Stories on Stage?
SAA is always looking for those in the spondyloarthritis community to tell their story (patients, caregivers, medical personnel, and friends of the community – all are welcome!).
Some time ago, a phone conversation with my BlogHer colleague Rita Arens turned toward my experience of having ankylosing spondylitis (AS), an arthritic condition that…
When I first learned about nr-axSpA, I was terrified by the idea that I might end up in a wheelchair.
I noticed that whenever my stress and anxiety levels increased, my inflammation markers started to climb, too. I read several books about the immune system…
I want to share the story of my dad’s life and how his ankylosing spondylitis (AS) impacted him and our family, but ultimately how his exceptional spirit outshone his disease.
There comes a time in every person’s life when they adopt what they come to believe about themselves. At some point in my childhood, I…
I used to be a very angry person because I hurt all the time. Now, it takes a lot to even make me agitated. I’m…
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