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What is the scariest symptom or complications of axSpa?

Getting an axSpa diagnosis and experiencing the symptoms can be truly frightening. In your opinion, what is the scariest symptom or complication of axSpa?

  1. For me it’s falls. Similar to other contributors. Even the smallest trip seems to lead to a fracture and I’ve now got serveral metal plates securing my bones as a result.

    1. My C6 was fractured while doing housework. No fall or impact was involved.

      1. PAIN

        1. Falling and breaking something

          1. I was in a minor car accident and my spine cracked. I have bamboo spine and the small impact was enough to create a stabilised fracture. Everyone else in the car was fine. I'm always scared of walking in case I fall over so I understand your response very well you take care. Cathy x

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