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Spondy What?

Spondyloarthritis affects more people than Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and Rheumatoid Arthritis, yet it remains relatively unknown.

  • Nearly 1 in 100 Americans have
    spondyloarthritis

  • Spondyloarthritis is the most overlooked cause
    of persistent back pain in young adults

  • 1 in 4 patients have had to change
    careers due to spondyloarthritis

  • 1 in 4 patients have seen five or more
    health professionals in search of a diagnosis

  • The typical age of onset is
    between 17 and 45

10

als (30k)

20

MS (400 k)

50

Rheumatic arthritis (1.3 million)

90

Spondyloarthritis (3.2 million)

54% of patients remain undiagnosed for at least 5 years

75% of kids with juvenile spondyloarthritis experience moderate to severe pain

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Spondylitis?

Could I Have Spondylitis?

Your pain may be caused by spondylitis. Watch our new awareness video and take the quiz.

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Spondyloarthritis

Learn About Spondyloarthritis

Spondyloarthritis is a relatively unknown disease but it affects 1 in 100 Americans..

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Community Voices

Spondyloarthritis affects more people than Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and Rheumatoid Arthritis, yet it remains relatively unknown.

Community Voices:

Each individual affected by spondyloarthritis has their own unique story. We at SAA believe that each and every story can be a source of inspiration and empowerment and hope you enjoy reading through our collection. We’d love to share your story as well! Send it to us at programs@spondylitis.org.

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Helgi Olafson

ultra runner, as patient advocate and volunteer fundraiser

“Through social media outreach, articles, and many personal meet and greets at race expos and hospitals over the past five years, I have a captive audience of people cheering for me, the guy who is holding their torch.”

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