If you’re here, chances are you discovered from PainSpot or another resource that you could be at high risk of having ankylosing spondylitis, a type of inflammatory back pain.

Learning that your back pain and other symptoms may be more serious than just a short-term injury can be confusing and scary. On the other hand, it can also be reassuring, as getting a diagnosis can put you on the path to treatment and feeling better.

CreakyJoints is a nearly 20-year-old patient community of people living with arthritis and other musculoskeletal diseases. We know firsthand what it’s like to frantically Google your symptoms and feel unsure of what to do next. We have the resources to help guide you.

We can best help you if you tell us a little about yourself: