A.S. and Pregnancy – The 1st Trimester
An ankylosing spondylitis patient's experience with pregnancy, and the decision to stop taking medication for a duration of it.
10 Essentials for New Moms with Chronic Illness
A list of the things that have helped me navigate my baby's first few months as a new mom with a chronic illness.
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The Autoimmune Flare Trifecta: COVID, Mastitis, and Aunt Flo
Lots of sleep has been lost this week trying to silence my autoimmune-brain mid-flare, but I'm trying to give myself constant reminders that this will pass, and a flare isn't forever.
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How hard does missing a single does of Humira hit?
Find out what sort of impact missing a dose of Humira has on my mental and physical health. Life A.S. Erin: My Journey with Ankylosing Spondylitis
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AIP-Friendly Green Breakfast Smoothie
AIP, Paleo, Whole30 compliant green breakfast smoothies you can prep in bulk and enjoy on the go, full of healthy and anti-inflammatory ingredients!
Exercise is a Celebration of What Your Body Can Do
Societal views on exercise and working out, and how dealing with a chronic illness has totally changed that view for me.
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What can you do when my anxiety strikes?
12 tips for things you can do to help someone that you care about when you notice that they are feeling anxious.
Love, at it’s purest form, is unconditional
A personal take on the recent #100outof100 movement, and the ability to be a lover and caretaker, inspired by Dr. Phil's show.
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11 ‘Must-Haves’ if you Live with Chronic Illness
Chronic illness can be tough to navigate. Read about 11 of my must-have items to simplify life with Ankylosing Spondylitis!
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March is #ADAM !
March is Autoimmune Disease Awareness Month- help raise awareness for the ~100 different autoimmune conditions and share your story!
Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, oh my!
When I was diagnosed with a disease that NO ONE I knew had ever even heard of, social media is where I found a community.
8 Ways I Cope with Anxiety
These are some of the best ways I have found to help lessen the impact of anxiety on my life- always starting by watching an episode of FRIENDS.
Hope is the only thing stronger than fear
My hopes for the future of Ankylosing Spondylitis and other chronic illnesses.
How Being Diagnosed with a Chronic Illness Impacted my Mental Health
How a diagnosis of Ankylosing Spondylitis triggerd an anxiety disorder, and how I learned to live and thrive with both of them.
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A Future Fighting a Chronic Illness
When you are put on a drug that has only existed for 17 years there is literally no way to know what the future holds. These are my thoughts on this reality