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We are the National Axial Spondyloarthritis Society (NASS) and we are here to transform the diagnosis and care of people living with axial SpA. Axial SpA works silently. We don't.
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Find out more about axial SpA and discover resources to help you take control of your AS.
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Our symptom checker will take you through a few questions that will help you understand whether you should speak to your GP about axial SpA.
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£196,000 is a high price to pay to wait for a diagnosis. Yet, that’s the cost of a delayed diagnosis of axial SpA, according to initial research results launched by NASS today.
Jen Parker shares how receiving a diagnosis at 23 flipped her world upside and and what its like to live with axial SpA while juggling parenthood and running her own business. She will be donating £1 from every sale of each paperback to support NASS and help others living with AS.
The programme is to support a group of clinical champions in primary care and community services and together help end diagnostic delay in axial SpA.
Helping you build the skills and confidence to take control of your AS and your life. Includes videos, blogs and downloadable guides and exercise sheets
Determined, brave and sometimes quirky, our inspiring supporters show us so many ways to get involved. But often, there's a painful reality behind the smile
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Kate's is taking on Walk Your AS Off to raise awareness about what its like to be young and living with axial SpA.
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Richard talks about his journey to diagnosis in the 1960s and how he has learnt to manage the pain over the last 50 years.
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Alex's journey to diagnosis was long and painful but he finally found a diagnosis when his osteopath suggested a referral to rheumatology.
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Rachel made the change from teaching RE to Karate and talks about how it has helped her live with Axial Spondyloarthritis.
Read the full storyMake new friends. Make a difference. Supporting our campaigns could transform axial SpA (AS) futures
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