We would love to hear about your experience with this disease.
Share Your Story! Your insights may help another person somewhere along their own spondylitis journey.
Consider these questions:
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What is your diagnosis?
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How old were you when you were diagnosed?
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What treatment are you on?
Read some of our Community Stories here:
Graeme’s story: Living a full life in the face of ankylosing spondylitis
For the hundreds of thousands of Canadians with inflammatory arthritis, the road to effective treatment can be rocky.Arthritis comes in many forms beyond the rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis we’re all familiar with. For those with ankylosing spondylitis (AS),...
Dawn’s Story
Canadian Spondyloarthritis Assocation's member Dawn tells her story about how Ankylosing Spondylitis affects her life. She also describes her road to diagnoses and how it made her feel.
Sara’s – Young Adult Feature
I want every young person to know that arthritis doesn’t have to derail your life. Ten years ago, after graduating with a degree in Kinesiology at the age of 21 I was feeling excited and optimistic about my future. I was hired for my first full time job as a research assistant and I was loving my new position.
Maryssa’s Story – Young Adult Feature
My journey with arthritis started at only 2 years of age. Random rashes turned into inexplicable sore joints and fatigue. Years and many medical appointments later, I was (finally) diagnosed at the age of 11 with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis as well as...
Katie’s Story – Young Adult Feature
“God gives challenges to those who are strong enough to overcome them” ~ Unknown It was a particularly bad flare, not too long ago, when my mom turned to me quite randomly and asked, “do you remember what it feels like to not have back pain?” My response, “no.” As...
Marilyn’s Story
Getting the right diagnosis changed my lifeLike so many Canadians, Marilyn Walsh had her life plans derailed by the devastating effects of arthritis. Fortunately, a proper diagnosis and treatment helped correct years of pain and suffering, and now Marilyn is devoted...