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.
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.
Good to know
Good to know
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.
Want to find out more?
Read our first Act on axial SpA impact report
Interested in our work to drive down diagnostic delay. Then click the button below and download a copy of our first impact report.
The report details the key results from the programme in its first 16 months, detailing how NASS has built a burning platform for driving down the diagnosis time of axial SpA, influenced politicians and key decision makers and increased awareness of the condition among the general public and health care professionals.
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)
