Spondylitis (pronounced spon-d-lie-tiss) is the name given to a group of chronic or long lasting diseases also called Spondyloarthritis (spon-dyl-oh-arthritis) or Spondyloarthropathy (spon-d-low-are-throp-ah-thee). These diseases are forms of inflammatory arthritis that primarily affect the spine, although other joints and organs can become involved. Spondylitis, unlike many other rheumatic (arthritic) conditions, affects young adults and commonly begins before the age of 35. Prominent researchers have stated that AS affects at least 1 in every 200 adults (approximately 0.5%) making it as common as rheumatoid arthritis.
For more information about spondylitis please visit our website: www.spondylitis.org
About me:
Our mission at the Spondylitis Association of America is to be a leader in the quest to cure ankylosing spondylitis and related diseases, and to empower those affected to live life to the fullest.
Our focus is on research, patient advocacy, education and support, as well as raising awareness about this group of diseases.
For more information about spondylitis, or our organization please visit our websites:
Who I'd like to meet: Members of the spondylitis community. Whether you have spondylitis, or know someone who does, the Spondylitis Association of America is here to empower you by providing accurate information about this group of diseases, current treatments available, and striving to connect you with others who share similar experiences and concerns.
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New and improved (and very groovy) SAA website with lots of multimedia content coming July 1st! - only then will our web guy sleep ( :
Want to be featured on SAA's new site? Submit a video about life with spondylitis -- how it's changed, how it hasn't, what helps you, how SAA has helped, what you enjoy to do - poems, extreme sports, music, art ... express yourself in any way you'd like ...we want to see it, show it to others, and in doing that build a bigger community.
i'm in need of some advise. i was diagnosed in october. i have not received any x-rays. i have pain in my back and in both of my knees. my ankles give in every now and then. i am currently taking enbrel
Dear Spondylitis Association Of America, As A Musician Who Has Crohn's & Ankylosing Spondylitis I Believe In Drawing People's Awareness To These Diseases. I Will Spread The Word On Ankylosing Spondylitis ,After 13 Years I'm Just Getting Help Finally With Humira. Sincerly Jimmy Drew Myspace Music Artist
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