Axial spondyloarthritis (axial SpA or AS) is a form of inflammatory arthritis that mainly affects the spine. It affects 1 in 200 of the UK adult population—more than the 1 in 600 who have multiple sclerosis (MS) and the 1 in 350 who have Parkinson’s disease.
Axial SpA (AS) is a form of inflammatory arthritis that mainly affects the spine. It is a painful and progressive long-term condition for which there is no cure. Symptoms present in late teens to early twenties and may include: slow or gradual onset of back pain and stiffness over weeks or months rather than hours or days; early-morning stiffness and pain that wears off or reduces with exercise; persistence for more than 3 months vs. short attacks; feeling better after exercise and worse after rest; weight loss, especially in the early stages; fatigue or tiredness; feeling feverish and experiencing night sweats.
If you think these symptoms could apply to you or a loved one, learn more about Axial SpA including Ankylosing Spondylitis at www.bit.ly/WhatisaxialSpA
The National Ankylosing Spondylitis Society is the only charity in the UK dedicated to transforming AS care in the UK by building awareness, improving care and empowering the community.
What is Axial SpA (AS)?
