These pages contain information on ankylosing spondylitis (AS) for people who have been recently diagnosed and want to learn more about their condition.
The pages on What is AS give general background information on AS.
The spine shows the structure of the spine. This can be useful information to know when you discuss your AS with your medical team.
Causes of AS tells you what we know so far about the genetics and causes of AS. There is also the chance to take part in genetic research which is working to help identify other genes which may be involved in AS.
Flare ups and burn out discusses how symptoms of AS can come and go over time.
Other conditions associated with AS gives information on uveitis (iritis), inflammatory bowel disease and psoriais.
What may happen over time explains what we currently know about the long term outlook for people with AS.
Your healthcare team highlights the importance of ensuring a rheumatologist oversees the management of your AS over the long term and covers who may make up your medical team and what their roles are likely to be.
Assessment measures explains the ways in which your condition may be measured and assessed over time.
If you have further questions which are not answered on these pages please click on Ask NASS. If you email your query we will aim to get back to you within 5 working days. If you are not based in the UK please click here to see if you have an AS organisation in your own country.
