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. This collection features stories sent to us from members of the spondyloarthritis community, and we’d love to share your story as well! Send it to us at programs@spondylitis.org.
In December of 2013, that all changed when I experienced my first bout of costochondritis that led to my diagnosis of AS. Since 2014, I’ve gone through five lumbar surgeries, bilateral carpal tunnel releases, a…
Combating ankylosing spondylitis, and familial adenomatous polyposis, has led to significant moments of personal development. The constant adaptation with this disease has led to a journey of building deeper relationships with others and has helped me develop…
Have you ever found yourself asking the question, “What do physical therapists actually do and how might they…
My name is Sasha and I am a 26-year-old living in Sydney, Australia. My ankylosing spondylitis (AS) journey began just over six years ago when I was walking to a university class and had a flare-up so…
Antoinette is a 10 year old girl suffering from Ankylosing Spondylitis. At just two and a half years old, Antoinette would wake up in the middle of the night screaming and saying bugs were biting her back.…
My name is Mary Jo Bacorn and I want to share my ankylosing spondylitis (AS) journey. In retrospect, I likely had AS since childhood. I was…
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