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Ankylosing Spondylitis

Detailed information on this form of arthritis which is a complication of Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
The Facts Of DMARDs (Disease-modifying, anti-rheumatic drugs)
Information about drugs used to treat Ankylosing Spondylitis and other forms of arthritis.
Joint Connections
The story of Alison, who has Rheumatoid Arthritis/Ankylosing Spondylitis and Vasculitis.
Major Grant For Ankylosing Spondylitis
The story of the $4.5 million grant to fund the research started by the Spondylitis Association of America.
Ankylosing Spondylitis FAQ
From the Spondylitis Association of America (SAA), an excellent FAQ.
Anklyosing Spondylitis: A guidebook for patients
Extensive information about this disease, including diagrams.
Anklyosing Spondylitis Surgery
An extensive, and technical overview of surgery for this disease.
AS Associated With IBD
A short discussion of the link between AS and IBD.
Exercises For Ankylosing Spondylitis
Some exercises and advice from the SAA on how to keep moving.
Exercises for AS
Thirteen different exercises, made easy to follow by the animated graphics and diagrams.
Jaw Problems in AS
An article covering jaw and ear problems that may be complicated by AS.
Juvenile Ankylosing Spondylitis
Information about AS in people younger than 17.
Leading A Normal Life With AS
Suggestions on how to keep living a normal life despite a diagnosis of AS.
Medications for Ankylosing Spondylitis
Drugs used to treat AS including NSAIDs, sulfasalazine, methotrexate, antibiotics, and corticosteroids.
Pool Exercises for AS
Some exercises that can be done in a pool to help AS.
Questions You May Have About AS
Excellent answers to several questions about AS.
Some Practical Advice For People With AS
Advice on everything from the kind of chair to get, to wearing back braces.
Symptoms of Ankylosing Spondylitis
Symtoms and early warning signs of AS from the SAA.
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