The Axial Spondyloarthritis Podcast

In this episode, I cover six things that I do or have done to help combat depression partially related to Ankylosing Spondylitis.  First I do a Question of the Week. A question listed online asked if stress could trigger a flair. I came across this  article  that discusses this very item. I also include some personal insight into this topic. I also discuss ways that I have tried to...

In this episode I review and article from drugs.com that discusses The Top 16 Myths About Ankylosing Spondylitis Treatment (https://www.drugs.com/slideshow/ankylosing-spondylitis-treatment-1065). I tackle each myth and apply how I am affected or if I think it is Fact or Myth. I apologize for sound, I forgot to set the microphone for recording and episode was recorded from computer microphone. Also...

In this episode I discuss my experience with -iritis. If you have Ankylosing Spondylitis, changes are you will get -iritis at some point. Here is my thoughts on -iritis.

In this episode, I take a basic look at Sacroiliac Joint Pain. In my last xray of these joints, I was totally fused. This fusing of the SI Joints affects everyone with AS at one point.

In this episode, I review an article titled 10 Things Not To Say To Someone With AS. I applied my experiences to this article and I encourage you to do the same.   Mentioned in the show:   https://www.healthline.com/health/beyond-back-pain-with-as/things-not-to-say#1 www.tm.org

In this episode, I look at some basics of biologics like Enbrel, Humira, Cosentyx and my experience with those items. There are numerous biologics available to patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis and the correct one for you may take some time to find as you try different options and your rheumatologist tracks your health.   Below are some links to articles that discuss biologics in very basic ter...

In this short episode, I discuss my fusion journey and some of the things I encountered as well as some of the things I do now to fight off fusion. I reference the following two articles in this episode:   https://www.healthline.com/health/progression-of-ankylosing-spondylitis#who-is-affected ?   https://www.healthline.com/health/ankylosing-spondylitis-men-and-women#1 If you are looking for great...

In this episode, I cover some of the basics of my process to get on SSDI. My case was unique compared to many, so please do your research if you are applying for SSDI. My information is in no way legal advice, so please consult an attorney for any specific questions you may have.   The place to start is the Social Security Website. Here is a listing of what you need to apply for disability ( https...

In this 9 th episode of The Ankylosing Spondylitis Podcast,  I go over 11 tips that can help to live with chronic pain. This article ( https://www.webmd.com/pain-management/guide/11-tips-for-living-with-chronic-pain#2 ) from WebMD discusses the 11 items. Here is a starting point for meditation if interested. This YouTube video ( https://youtu.be/KQOAVZew5l8 ) can give you a spot to start, but you...

Lets talk about sex, intimacy, and being with your partner. In this episode I speak with Susan Bratton.   Susan Bratton is considered the Dear Abby of Sex. She's a problem solver for sexual situations. And she extolls wisdom that comes from helping sexual seekers with reality-based, 21st century solutions. She writes books, publishes online sexual home study programs, does TV appearances, speaks f...

In this episode, I chat with Gina Ryan ( theanxietycoachespodcast.com ). Gina assists people in an online group sessions or one to one sessions to deal with anxiety. Gina’s podcast ( podcast episode index ) can provide you with a wealth of information to assist you and provide you with some insight into how Gina can assist you. You can interact/connect with Gina via her website , Facebook , Twitte...

Hello, and welcome to this week's episode of The Ankylosing Spondylitis Podcast. Today is going to be kind of a unique episode. I'm going to do a couple of things, but they are tied together. First and foremost, I'm going to read an item that I found online called, “Hello, my name is Ankylosing Spondylitis.” From there, I'm going to review an article that talks about four reasons that you should b...

In this episode, I interview Ricky White, author and current President of Walk AS One. Ricky ( www.rickywhite.net ) was diagnosed in 2010 with Ankylosing Spondylitis and it would lead him on a whole new journey. He was a nurse at the time and AS left him at times unable to easily perform the physical side of nursing. Through the years, Ricky transformed to a stay-at-home dad while his wife went to...

I wanted to let you know what this new episode up front I screwed up a little bit and I used the wrong microphone to record it. So when you hear this it's going to sound a little distant because I was using a microphone a little bit farther from me than my normal microphone. So I do apologize about the sound quality of this particular episode. Enjoy.  Hello, Happy New Year and welcome to this...

In this episode I talk with Vinnie Tortorich, author of Fitness Confidential ( https://www.amazon.com/shop/vinnietortorich ). Vinnie started as a trainer and along with books, he has a high quality vitamin store and a coffee club all accessible from his website ( https://vinnietortorich.com ). In 2019, Vinnie will be releasing FAT a documentary. Keep an eye out for this, I think it will be of grea...

Hey welcome everybody. I appreciate you taking the time to listen to this episode of The Ankylosing Spondylitis Podcast. It's kind of interesting, as a person that's had Ankylosing Spondylitis for over 34 plus years, I'm in no way an expert and I continuously learn. I'm an only an expert on the way as has affected me and the weird thing or the unfortunate thing about this disease is that we are al...

This is the first episode of The Ankylosing Spondylitis Podcast . It is just a short overview of what is to come. Hello, and welcome to the inaugural episode of Voices of AS, as many will know this as stands for Ankylosing Spondylitis. This is a disease I've had for over 35 plus years,  I'm 48, soon to be 49 and was diagnosed at 14. So it's something I've dealt with for a long time and doing...