Read how blood tests are used to diagnose and monitor axSpA

Imaging tests are used to look for signs of axSpA, such as joint damage and to monitor the disease’s progression.

Methotrexate is an effective treatment for axSpA

DMARDs are used to treat inflammatory forms of arthritis, such as axSpA.

Useful information on self-injecting methotrexate.

Sulfasalazine is a medicine used to treat axSpA and other conditions.

Hydroxychloroquine is a medicine used to treat inflammatory arthritis

Leflunomide is a medicine used to treat axSpA

Read about bDMARDS and how they can be used to treat axSpA

Adalimumab is a class of medicine called biological disease modifying antirheumatic drugs (bDMARDS)

Etanercept is one of a group of medicines called biological disease modifying antirheumatic drugs

Upadacitinib is a medicine used to treat symptoms of AxSpA and other inflammatory conditions.

Infliximab helps with blocking natural substances called cytokines found in joints of people suffering from axSpA

Golimumab lessens inflammation, pain symptoms and helps stop further joint damage

Certolizumab lessens inflammation, pain symptoms and helps stop further joint damage

Ixekizumab (Taltz) is a medicine used to treat axSpA

Tofacitinib is a tablet that belongs to a class of medicines called Janus Kinase (JAK) inhibitors

Secukinumab is used to treat axSpA and minimise joint swelling, pain and stiffness

Paracetamol is a common pain killer (analgesic).

Pain relievers are often the first medicine your doctor will recommend to help with pain.

NSAIDs reduce inflammation, joint swelling and stiffness.

Opioids are medicines taken to help reduce pain.

Prednisolone and prednisone are man-made glucocorticoids, which are used to treat inflammatory diseases

Corticosteroids are used to treat inflammatory forms of arthritis.

Physiotherapy is an important part of treatment for arthritis.

an occupation therapist can help you manage your axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA).

Hydrotherapy involves exercising in warm water.

A clinical psychologist is an expert in mental health and may help some people living with axSpA

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) can help people living with chronic pain

Read about the types of surgery for axSpA

Read about what to expect after surgery