Axial SpA in a nutshell - a brief overview of axial spondyloarthritis and ankylosing spondylitis

[@dpalmerama]

Just discovered NASS! It took 7 years for me to be diagnosed with AS. Though I also got diagnosed with MS last year, and there's a lot more help and information given to you about MS compared to AS! This definitely needs to change! Sadly I can't take NSAIDs because of my gastritis, and frustratingly my biologics aren't working! Definitely gonna check out your website!

[@NASSCentral]

Sorry to hear it took so long to get diagnosed, but I'm glad you found us. A really great place to start is Your SpAce: nass.co.uk/about-as/your-space/ We also have a Helpline if you would like to chat to someone or have any questions that our website doesn't cover: nass.co.uk/contact-us/ Welcome to the community

[@robertstoneman2086]

Do not despair,do not Panic,learn and adjust give yourself time once diagnosed, You can have a happy life even with bad days of the disease,stay positive surround yourselves with happy friends and family on bad days or join a N.A.S.S. Group talk and ask questions from professionals,don’t give up.👍

[@NASSCentral]

Thanks for sharing such an uplifting message, Robert ~Zoë

[@nicoleantonio4563]

Lovely message 🙏🏾❤humbled by your words 🙏🏾🤍

[@Dale-11]

Great video, just been told I've got this last month, do you think low testosterone would make this worse?

[@NASSCentral]

Hi, we're not aware of any research on this, but we'd recommend speaking to your GP or rheumatologist for personalised advice ~Zoë

[@Dale-11]

@@NASSCentral I'll let you know when I start and if any changes 👍

[@BlueMouseUK]

For years I thought it was because I was unfit and putting on abit of chub. took a few years for them to figure it out been told a Lier many time haha and now not as bad as it used to be, I spent many hours lying on the floor crying cos of the pain but oh well. The Army is not the best place to get AS as they don't believe you. Glad I got out when I did wouldn't of lasted much longer.

[@NASSCentral]

Sorry to hear you had such a bad experience, but I'm glad you've finally got your diagnosis. If you need any advice on managing your symptoms, feel free to visit: nass.co.uk/managing-my-as/my-as-my-life/ I hope that's helpful ~Zoë