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Are you diagnosed with AS or AxSpa?

anthony.carrone

There are 2 types of axSpA: radiographic and non-radiographic.

Radiographic axSpA (r-axSpA or AS)
In radiographic axSpA, inflammation, and bone damage are visible on X-rays. This is most commonly called ankylosing spondylitis (AS).

Non-radiographic axSpA (nr-axSpA)
When inflammation and bone damage are not seen on an X-rays, the condition is called non-radiographic axSpA.

Dottie Member

AS
1. Dottie Member
  
  I have been getting good treatment but recently lost my job so I lost my insurance and about to run out of medication. I need to reach out to my Hyrimoz nurse to see what can be done without insurance.
  At home I have support of my family when I need it. Sometimes they don't understand why I cancel doing things but deep down I hope they understand. Being off work though has helped so much I wish I didn't need to work. I am the breadwinner though because my husband has dealt with Pancreatic cancer and is now in remission thankfully. He is not up for the challenge of a full time job though.
  Thank you for asking.
2. Kathy.Smyser Community Admin
  
  I hope your nurse at Hyrimoz can help you with the costs. It really is a struggle with the expenses of any chronic illness. Here's an article that may give you some ideas on where else you can look for help with the costs. I'm glad you have a supportive family. That can make all the difference. Warmly, Kathy (Team member)
Sam Fitzgerald Smith Member

AS
CommunityMember4e4a2e Member

Yee
texasgirl Member

So would mine be NR axSpa if MRI bilateral edema on both SI joints but xrays are clear? Meaning: Do you need both x-ray bone damage AND inflammation in mri to have SA? Thank you - sorry if that's a stupid question, just clarifying since I'm new to this! Thank you!
1. Kathy.Smyser Community Admin
  
  There are no stupid questions! With this disease there are so many ins and outs to learn about it's easy to be confused. This can be a symptom/side effect of SA but it does not necessarily mean it is caused by SA. Here’s a link that talks more about symptoms and diagnosis in detail. While we can’t provide medical or diagnostic advice via the internet (for your safety), we do encourage people to reach out to a doctor or specialist any time they experience new or worsening symptoms, to rule out any possible underlying causes. They know you best! Please keep us updated! -Kathy (Team member),