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What is axSpA?

axSpA

Find out more about axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA)

Ways axSpA may affect you

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axSpA can affect more than your joints. Find out how it may affect other parts of your body.

How axSpA is diagnosed

Disclosing diagnosis

Find out how axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) is diagnosed.

First Signs of axSpA

Linda Bradbury

Find out about the first signs of axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA).

Causes of axSpA

Dr Samuel Whittle

Rheumatologists discuss the causes of axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA).

What is nr-axSpA

back pain

Find out more about non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA).

nr-axSpA explained

Paul Bird

Find out about non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA).

Newly diagnosed

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Information for people who have just been recently diagnosed

Managing axSpA in the future

Back pain

If you have been living with axSpA for a while you might be concerned about how it will affect you in the future.

About inflammatory arthritis

Dr Samuel Whittle

Hear about the difference between inflammatory arthritis and non-inflammatory arthritis.

Early symptoms

Mona Marabani

Hear about the early symptoms of inflammatory arthritis, like axSpA.

How nr-axSpA is diagnosed

diagnosis

Find out how non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA) is diagnosed.

Could it be spinal arthritis?

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If you have suffered back pain for more than three months, ask yourself these questions.

Dealing with uncertainty

Patient care

A axSpA diagnosis can be overwhelming. Find out about ways to help you manage.

A Young Woman's Journey

Christina Maurice

Christina talks about her journey with non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis

Matthew's initial experience

Matthew Leibowitz

Matthew talks about his experience with ankylosing spondylitis.

Causes of delayed diagnosis

Early symptoms

Discussion about the prevalence of undiagnosed inflammatory arthritis in the community.

Seeing your GP

Dr Marina Kang

The first step of receiving a diagnosis is seeing your GP.

Referral to rheumatologist

Irwin Lim

Hear about what to expect at an appointment with a GP.

Piecing the symptoms together

Linda Bradbury

Hear about what's involved in receiving a diagnosis

Types of back pain

types of back pain

Hear about the difference between inflammatory and mechanical back pain

Areas of the body

shoulder

axSpA can affect many areas of the body. Read about the different areas of the body it can affect.

Enthesitis

Enthesitis

Enthesitis can cause pain and stiffness at the point where the tendons and ligaments attach to the bone.

Uveitis

Uveitis

Uveitis is inflammation in the eye. Find out about causes, symptoms and treatments.

Areas of the body (neck)

Neck

Read how axSpA can affect the neck.

Areas of the body (back pain)

hip pain

Many people with axSpA will experience back pain. Read more about axSpA and back pain.

Areas of the body (shoulder)

arm pain

Read how axSpA can affect the shoulder.

Areas of the body (hips)

pain

Read how axSpA can affect your hips.

Areas of the body (knees)

knee

Read how axSpA can affect the knee.

Areas of the body (wrists & hands)

hand

Read how the joints in your fingers, thumbs, knuckles and wrists can be affected by axSpA.

Areas of the body (ankles & feet)

hands and feet

Read how axSpA can affect joints in your ankles, feet and toes.

Osteoporosis and axSpA

osteoporosis

axSpA can increase the risk of osteoporosis. Read about ways to help reduce your risk.

Heart disease and axSpA

RA & CVD

Why axSpA puts you at greater risk for heart disease, and what you can do to protect yourself.

Lung disease and axSpA

Lung disease.

Although uncommon, some people with axSpA can develop lung problems.

IBD and axSpA

IBD

axSpA can increase your risk of Inflammatory bowel disease. Read about ways to reduce your risk.