Latest Posts from Daniel Garcia

Things I’ve Learned Traveling With AS

Things I’ve Learned Traveling With AS

Traveling with any disability can be a challenge. People with disabilities have different needs and handling some of those needs can be a challenge away from home. I’ve ...

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The Challenges of Changing Doctors

The Challenges of Changing Doctors

One of my least favorite things to do is to go to a new doctor. I have been diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis for almost 20 years, and trying to condense ...

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New Year, New You

New Year, New You

Are you the type of person that makes New Year’s resolutions? I have tried to make big plans for the new year only to have them fail miserably. I have high ...

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Understanding the Pains

Understanding the Pains

I think everyone understands pain. We have all had some sort of physical pain at one point in time. Big pains or small pains, it doesn’t matter. Sometimes ...

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Well Meaning Advice? Just Don’t

Well Meaning Advice? Just Don’t

I know most people are trying to be nice when they give their advice or make comments on your AS. Even the most well-intentioned comments can be ...

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Thoughts on Surgery When You Have Ankylosing Spondylitis

Thoughts on Surgery When You Have Ankylosing Spondylitis

The big “S” word: SURGERY. This can be a scary word for some and a comforting word for others. My experience with surgery has been a positive one. ...

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