Welcome to our virtual community! Start by browsing through the personal stories featured here.
We have organized these stories into two categories: Your Stories – stories sent to us at the Spondylitis Association of America – and selections from The Faces of Ankylosing Spondylitis project.
We’d love your story as well! Send it to us at Programs@spondylitis.org
Are you interested in being a part of SAA Storytellers, Your Stories on Stage?
SAA is always looking for those in the spondyloarthritis community to tell their story (patients, caregivers, medical personnel, and friends of the community – all are welcome!).
I am a 64 year old marathon [26.2 miles] runner who was diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis in May of 2016. I started to have lower back pain when I was in my late teens. Being an active…
Hi. My name is Felecia. I’m from Portland, Oregon. I’m a social worker and a songwriter. And this is a little bit about my life...
How can I stop using opioids while I still have chronic pain? Sure, the withdrawal is horrible and we always hear about the joy of…
I am a 37 year old female with ankylosing spondylitis. My symptoms began when I was eight years old and I was finally diagnosed at...…
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