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Bringing young people with axial spondyloarthritis and ankylosing spondylitis together.
We’re here to inform and educate on axial spondyloarthritis (axial SpA) including ankylosing spondylitis (AS) , but we also want you to be able to share your thoughts, feelings and experiences with each other.
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When the invisible becomes visible
I’ve had AS for about 10 years now, but I’ve only had the correct diagnosis for about three of those. Like with any long-term condition, it takes time to emotionally process your diagnosis and understand how it will impact your life. I often liken it to the stages of...
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Managing your axial SpA flares when you’re less active
We all know that movement and exercise are vital for axial SpA pain and stiffness. So what do you do when an injury, illness or operation limits your activity? How do you prevent or manage an axial SpA flare? Here are my top tips and you can check out our Facebook...
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Relaxation and meditation for stress and pain
We know that stress and tension can aggravate axial SpA pain and it can be difficult to relax, particularly during a flare. So, Zoë Clark spoke with Health and Mindset Coach, Ali Potter, about different techniques that can help promote relaxation and manage the...
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I knew the cure wasn’t at the bottom of a bottle, but that didn’t stop me from looking there
In the first piece I ever wrote, I mentioned that when my symptoms were at their worst that ‘I turned to alcohol to cope because my anti-inflammatory tablets weren’t working and when I was drunk there was no pain, and I could move around easier’. Now, since I’ve been...
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An Occupational Therapists Journey with axial SpA
It took 10 years for me to get diagnosed. When reflecting on my story and journey, I think the most challenging part was the road it took to get a diagnosis of ankylosing spondylitis. Spreading awareness of axial SpA (AS) is so important to me because why should...
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Talking to your employer about AS – tips and advice
The idea of talking to your employer about axial spondyloarthritis, chronic pain and fatigue can be a scary prospect. It was for me, but as I described in last week’s article, talking to my employer about my AS, how it affected me and what I needed to help...
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Exercises for AS on the go!
Back to Action is an exercise programme designed for people with AS.
It has been created by physiotherapists working with NASS, the exercise therapists and doctors who treat military personnel with AS at Headley Court.
It uses the most up to date knowledge from the fields of physiotherapy and sports medicine.
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