I have ankylosing spondylitis (also known as axial spondyloarthritis), which is similar to RA but affects mostly the spine & SI joints specifically. I deal with all the symptoms you'd expect (pain, stiffness, inflammation, fatigue, enthesitis, eczema, eye issues, etc.)--& unfortunately, #Crohns , as well. I've tried about a million meds trying to put my illness in remission--I haven't had much luck. These days, I'm on #Rinvoq . + #AnkylosingSpondylitis

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I went back & forth about whether I should share this, bc it's not only gross, it's rly embarrassing. But it's common knowledge I have no filter. So. You may be wondering why I haven't shared any photos of the beautiful CA coastline. Well, it's because there aren't any. I think most of you know I have #PsoriaticSpondylitis . With PS comes #UlcerativeColitis . Fortunately #Rinvoq has had my UC pretty much under control for quite some time. But when Maddy & I were leaving SF, it decided to +