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Are you diagnosed with AS or AxSpa?

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.

  1. Karen

    1. Hi there! Is there something I can help you find on our community's website? Warmly, Kathy (Team member)

  2. Yes, by cat scan

  3. Ankylosing Spondylitis.

  4. Lately I have a lot of pain in both hips which sent me to the emergency room ,urgent care and
    to see my primary doctor. All this, and after much testing, I received pain pills!
    I’m getting through the days. I feel better and able to be more productive in my life.

    1. I hope you receive a diagnosis quickly, so you can be treated properly. All the best, Kathy (Team member)

    2. I am having hip and pelvis pain. Going for MRI in two days, can’t control pain.
      Takes some time for ortho to drill down on issue for a diagnosis.

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