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ByHelgi Olafson

Acceptance and Adaptation

Helgi Olafsen is a spondyloarthritis warrior who is also a seasoned trail runner who competes at the highest levels of the sport and uses the exposure he garners to support the causes he believes in. The Triple…

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BySuzanne Knauer 

Overseas Rollercoaster: My COVID-19 Journey 

This is my story about having AS and being infected with COVID-19. 

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ByTom House

I Had COVID-19

I had COVID-19. Here is how that went. 

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ByKatie Phares

My Journey to Hope

My word of advice to those still looking for answers: Do not give up or give in. If you feel something is being overlooked or…

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ByGail Wright

Avoiding the ER Rollercoaster

In December of 2013, that all changed when I experienced my first bout of costochondritis that led to my diagnosis of AS. Since 2014, I’ve gone through five lumbar surgeries, bilateral carpal tunnel releases, a…

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ByJordan Sorrick

Becoming an Ironman

Combating ankylosing spondylitis, and familial adenomatous polyposis, has led to significant moments of personal development. The constant adaptation with this disease has led to a journey of building deeper relationships with others and has helped me develop…

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