Meetings offer education, encouragement, emotional support, and allow for open discussion about managing and living with spondyloarthritis.
Saturday, September 6, 2025
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Pacific Time
Virtual meeting, using Zoom.
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81881547883?pwd=TnC3ULa68JYgXbUDoazYwP0BsXhkkd.1
Meeting ID: 818 8154 7883
Passcode: 518741
If you are in the Spokane area please join our Spokane Spondylitis Support Group Facebook page to connect with other Spondylitis folks in the area: Spondylitis Support Spokane
AS has been linked to an increased risk of periodontal disease, which can lead to the destruction of the gums and bone supporting the teeth. Jawbone issues, including TMJ, have also been found to be affected by AS. Patients, diagnosed with AS, may also suffer from oral ulcers, which can be quite painful. Certain medications used to treat AS may also be a contributing factor in the development of these ulcers. Additionally, medical studies have shown that increased AS activity may result in the retention of fewer original teeth in the lifetime of patients.
Joan is a retired teacher in Spokane. She was diagnosed in 2007 and had no idea what spondylitis was. To help her learn more she started a support group in Spokane. Since then two other family members have been diagnosed with AS. She owns her own business, enjoys travelling in her motorhome to renew with nature. Other joys are meeting new people and connecting them to services. She loves gardens, attending plays and symphony concerts, reading, and having fun with friends and family. She is actively involved in Delta Kappa Gamma, Key Women Educators International, her church, D.A.R., and caregiving for her partner. She is passionate about living a grateful life.
Eric is retired after spending the majority of his professional career in the hockey business. He grew up with a family history of AS, watching his father struggle through many differing medical opinions before finally being diagnosed correctly with AS. Eric enjoys all sports, spending time with his family and with their dog, Zoey. He loves movies and says the movie theater is his “Happy Place”.
We’d love to have you join our team of passionate volunteers leading our spondylitis educational support groups! Learn more about how to get started here, and reach out to programs@spondylitis.org
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