Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs (DMARDs)...While there is no cure for axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), there are treatments to help reduce pain and inflammation. The main treatment goals are to reduce pain and stiffness as well...
Complications and Comorbidities...Having axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) increases your risk of certain other health conditions. When you have more than one condition at the same time, doctors call them comorbidities. In some cases...
Fatigue and Axial Spondyloarthritis...Fatigue is a common symptom of axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA). Fatigue can negatively affect your daily life. But, like other symptoms of axSpA, it can be managed and treated. Fatigue is...
Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis...Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) is a chronic disease in which the joints of the spine and the sacroiliac (SI) joints are inflamed. The SI joints connect the hips to the spine...
Treatment for Axial Spondyloarthritis...Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) is a type of inflammatory arthritis that affects the spine and may affect other joints. There is currently no cure for axSpA, and treatment is different for...
Axial Spondyloarthritis Symptoms...Chronic, long-term back pain is one of the most commonly reported health problems in the United States. Not surprisingly, back pain is also the most reported symptom by people living...
Causes and Risk Factors...The exact causes of axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) and its subtype ankylosing spondylitis (AS) are not fully understood. But researchers have identified several risk factors for these conditions. Research is ongoing...
Exercise and Physical Therapy...Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) is a chronic condition that cannot be cured. Conditions like axSpA are long-term and progressive. But they can be treated. Exercise and physical therapy are necessary treatments...
ACR Guidelines For Infusions During COVID-19...New guidelines from the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) recommend ways to manage infusion services during the COVID-19 pandemic. They also explain what doctors must consider when deciding to give...reactionscomments
Blood Tests to Diagnose Axial Spondyloarthritis...Diagnosing AxSpA spectrum conditions can be challenging. A variety of symptoms may be present, with or without visible changes on imaging tests. It’s important to have a thorough diagnostic process...
Medications for Axial Spondyloarthritis...Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) is a long-term condition that slowly gets worse. If left untreated, axSpA may lead to long-term joint damage and disability. Over time, the spinal joints may grow...
Axial Spondyloarthritis Flares: What To Know, How To Cope...If you have axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), you know how painful a flare can be. What exactly is an AxSpA flare? What can you do to take care of yourself when...reactions1comment
What Parts of the Body Does Axial Spondyloarthritis Affect?...Spondyloarthritis is a form of arthritis that affects the joints and the sites where ligaments or tendons connect to bone. Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) mainly affects the spine but can also...
Has anyone tried Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate to treat Ankylosing Spondylitis?...Has anyone tried Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate to treat Ankylosing Spondylitis?...reactions9replies
Heart Problems and Axial Spondyloarthritis...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...
COVID-19 Updates, April 7: Face Coverings, Testing, & Medications...It is common to feel overwhelmed about COVID-19: so much information changing day-to-day. Here are some of the important COVID-19 stories that may be applicable to people living with one...reactionscomments
Humira As Treatment For AS: My Experience...When I was 18 years old, I developed ankylosing spondylitis (AS), a genetic autoimmune disease that causes inflammation of the spine. The main symptoms of AS include joint pain and...reactionscomments
Mental Health and Axial Spondyloarthritis...Mental health is an important topic that is often overlooked, especially for people with chronic health conditions. Living with any chronic condition can be incredibly difficult because it affects both...
Psoriasis and Axial Spondyloarthritis...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...
What is it like to live with Ankylosing Spondylitis?...Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is so much more than just back pain. It affects how you sleep, what you eat, and so many things in your day-to-day life. We want to...reactionsreplies
