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Non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA) is not exactly a household name, which can lead to delays in diagnosis and treatment for this often-debilitating back pain. Being aware of inflammatory back pain and other symptoms may help you get to a faster diagnosis and better quality of life.
By Rachel Ellis
“There are loads of people who fall into this new disease category who will be able get the treatment they need because of the wider diagnostic net it casts,” says non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis patient Ricky White.
By Rachel Ellis
“Even if you’re not a medical professional who knows how to narrow down a differential diagnosis, you’re still the best expert on what your body is experiencing,” says non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis patient Sarah Islam.
Fibromyalgia is common in people with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), but it’s also not a permanent condition. Here’s what researchers found about the connection between fibro and axSpA.
Significantly more men than women saw an improvement in their disease activity a year after starting a biologic, but more research is needed to understand why.
By CreakyStaff
The American College of Rheumatology’s 2020 medical conference had a number of important updates that people living with axial spondyloarthritis (or their caregivers) should know about, from the role of “treat to target” to gender differences in symptoms.
By CreakyStaff
Many axial spondyloarthritis patients are talking with their providers about their treatment plan — and wanting to prevent long-term damage is a major factor in how they think about it.
Some people may experience AS mild symptoms and not much progression; others can have more serious symptoms that continue to get worse.
With its own diagnostic code, non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis may become easier to diagnose and study over time.
Many people do not suspect arthritis as a cause of their back pain, even though arthritis in the back is very common.
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