Arthritis

  • 10 Rules for 10 Years

    10 years ago, I received my arthritis diagnosis and life changed for me forever. I am not sure I truly realised at the time being only 17, but I was about to embark on a rollercoaster that included going from not being able to walk to claiming my professional triathlon license, running ultramarathons, climbing in…

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  • Damned if you do, damned if you don’t.

    I want to preface this by saying this is not a situation, or reality, that is unique to me. However, I would argue it is a situation which every person who suffers from a chronic condition deals with. That is, how much do we let on when things are bothering us? How do we balance,…

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  • The Rise of “Who Has It Worse”

    Ankylosing Spondylitis is not a competition – seems pretty simple, right? It is is a cruel condition. An invisible disease. If you read this, you probably live with it and endure it in your individual way. There is no one piece of advice that can apply to everyone, as everyone has different tolerances, and everyone’s…

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  • Travelling With Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Travelling is one of these great things that always leave you with a desire to see more, but with ankylosing spondylitis it can be a bit of a challenge. However, you just have to be a little bit clever about planning your travels, and figuring out what works for you. I am fortunate enough to…

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Max Poplawski