Directory of Ankylosing Spondylitis Resources

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Ankylosing Spondylitis is a painful disease which causes increasing stiffness and rigidity of the spine. Untreated, this can lead to spinal deformity.

Resources in This Category

• Ankylosing Spondylitis International Federation

  http://www.asif.info/
  World-wide roof organization, lists addresses and additional data of self-help societies of patients suffering from this or related diseases in 30 countries.

• AS Support Group

  http://www.kickas.org/
  Offers communication, medical and support centers for those with the disease.

• eMedicine: Ankylosing Spondylitis

  http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/386639-overview
  A review, including the epidemiology, causes, diagnosis, and treatment.

• eMedicine: Ankylosing Spondylitis and Undifferentiated Spondyloarthropathy

  http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/332945-overview
  Full text article compares these diseases.

• MayoClinic.com - Ankylosing Spondylitis

  http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/ankylosing-spondylitis/basics/definition/con-20019766
  Offers an overview of the disease, along with links that lead to more information.

• MedicineNet: Ankylosing Spondylitis

  http://www.medicinenet.com/ankylosing_spondylitis/article.htm
  Information, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options and areas of research.

• My Back Pages Regarding Ankylosing Spondylitis

  http://www.chrisgates.net/back
  Personal pages of Chris Gates telling of his experience with the condition.

• National Ankylosing Spondylitis Society

  http://nass.co.uk/
  A resource for sufferers. Information about the disease, with practical advice on daily living and a must-do daily exercise schedule. United Kingdom.

• NHS Choices: Ankylosing Spondylitis

  http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Ankylosing-spondylitis/
  Provides information on this type of chronic arthritis. Includes details of symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, complications and self help.

• Spondylitis Association of America

  http://www.spondylitis.org/
  Supports education, research and treatment for ankylosing spondylitis and related diseases. Description of the disease, personal stories, online forum, and other resources for patients and physicians.

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