Cassandra Kicks AS

This blog chronicles my experience with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS), my self-management via physical activity (primarily running, tennis, and CrossFit), and the synthesis of AS-focused research.

July 23, 2014

Symptoms persist

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I remain somewhat frustrated with the sporadic and persistent nature of my symptoms. One minute I forget I'm flaring and then...WHAM!......
July 19, 2014

A few weeks of symptoms

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I have to admit that it's been a rough few weeks of being symptomatic with heel pain, left eye pressure/ache, tight traps, and incredibl...
June 28, 2014

Feeling stiff

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I've been feeling quite stiff today. It's been difficult to rise from a chair and it hurts my lower back when I sneeze. My left Achi...
June 12, 2014

Fatigue

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It's been a challenging week. I've been feeling extremely fatigued and have been experiencing night sweats each evening for the past...
June 03, 2014

Clinical manifestations of ankylosing spondylitis in adults

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Ankylosing spondylitis (AS), a form of spondyloarthritis (SpA), is a chronic inflammatory disease of the spine (axial skeleton) manifested...

Chest wall complications from AS

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Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting joints of the axial skeleton with resultant fibrosis and ossification of...

Assessment and treatment of ankylosing spondylitis in adults

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Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory disease manifested by back pain and progressive spinal stiffness. AS characteristica...
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Cassandra
Ontario, Canada
Born in Trinidad. Diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis at age 26. Completed three 5K, one 8K, seven 10K, one 15K, nine half marathons, two 25K, one 30K, one 32K, two full marathons, and one 50K. My favourite race was the 2009 Walt Disney World's Goofy Challenge (21K and 42K over one weekend). Current Therapy: Physical activity; Massage Therapy every 2 weeks; Physiotherapy using Gunn Method of Intramuscular Stimulation every month. Extra-strength Robaxicet or extra-strength Advil as needed.
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