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...Medications can be helpful in treating conditions on the AxSpA spectrum. There are various kinds of medications, including biologic DMARDs (disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs). One of these biologic DMARDs is certolizumab...

...We might think of spondyloarthritis (SpA) as a condition that occurs in adults, but SpA can also be diagnosed in children. SpA is actually a group of related rheumatic disorders...

...A health history and physical exam are important for diagnosing and managing axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA). The exam can help to identify any areas of concern and guide your doctor in...

...Research is key to making progress in diagnosing and treating axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA). Researchers are exploring new ways to help people with the condition. Current research projects are looking at...

...Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) is a type of chronic, inflammatory arthritis that mainly affects the spine. It usually begins in a person's 20s or 30s with persistent lower back pain and...

...Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) is a type of arthritis that typically starts during the teenage years or young adulthood. Most people start to have symptoms between the ages of 20 and...

...There are various conditions or diseases that occur at the same time as conditions on the AxSpA spectrum. These are called comorbid conditions. Some of these are more common than...

...If you have axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), some parts of your body likely hurt more than others. One of these areas may be where your ligaments or tendons attach to your...

...I am a 52-year-old medical language specialist, primary education commenced at Buffalo Academy for Visual and Performing Arts, with a B.F.A. in modern dance from SUNY. My early dance training...

...In order to stay up to date on the best recipes, latest treatments, drug discovery, clinical studies and how to manage axial spondyloarthritis everyday, AxialSpondyloarthritis.net brings you frequent articles, blogs...

...Spondyloarthritis is a type of arthritis that affects the joints and the areas where ligaments or tendons attach to bone (entheses). There are 2 main types of spondyloarthritis: axial spondyloarthritis...

...Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) can be hard to diagnose. It might take a long time. Some people endure many doctor visits and tests over several years before they get an accurate...

...There are several types of tests used to diagnose or rule out axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA). They include a detailed physical exam and health history as well as various imaging tests...

...Being diagnosed with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) can be overwhelming. Talking with your doctor about your concerns and asking questions can help you understand your diagnosis better and create a plan...

...Living with an AxSpA spectrum condition can be challenging at times, especially if you look “normal” or “healthy.” When an illness doesn’t have outwardly visible signs, it can be particularly...

...If you have axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), getting a good night's rest can be a struggle. Pain and discomfort might make it hard to fall asleep and stay asleep. Studies have...

...Steroids, also called glucocorticoids or corticosteroids, are drugs that act like the hormone cortisol. Cortisol is a hormone made by your adrenal glands. It plays a role in many different...