For The General Public
For The General Public
Whether you think you might have axial SpA, are interested in finding out more about the condition, or are going through diagnosis, our useful blogs and articles from experts in the condition will help you on your journey.
Talking to your GP and understanding the symptoms
Talking to your GP and understanding the symptoms
It’s not unusual for people to say they don’t know how to talk to their GP or other primary care professional about axial SpA. With a bit of preparation, it’s really easy to get the most out of your appointment.
Talking to rheumatology and understanding diagnosis
Talking to rheumatology and understanding diagnosis
Axial SpA is diagnosed by rheumatologists. Read our experts blogs to help you prepare for your appointments and know what to expect if you are going through the journey to diagnosis.
Talking to rheumatology and understanding diagnosis
Whether you think you might have axial SpA or are already going through the process for diagnosis, our expert blogs will help you on your journey.
Axial SpA Stories
Axial SpA Stories
Around 1 in 200 people in the UK live with axial SpA. What’s life like with the condition, how do people get diagnosed and how do people live well with the condition? Read our collection of blogs to learn more about people’s real life experiences.
Have you recently been diagnosed with axial SpA?
If you’re recently diagnosed, visit Your SpAce to understand more about axial SpA, explore ways to manage your symptoms, and join a welcoming community.
Have you recently been diagnosed with axial SpA?
7% of people with axial SpA also develop inflammatory bowel disease
If you develop symptoms which might indicate inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) you should be referred by your GP or rheumatologist to a gastroenterologist for tests, diagnosis and ongoing management.
Could you have axial SpA?
Could you have axial SpA?
Could your persistent back pain be axial SpA?
Our symptom checker will walk you through a few short questions designed to determine whether there’s a chance you might the condition.
Symptoms starting slowly
Pain in the lower back
Improves with movement
Night time waking
Early onset (under 40)
