Researchers have found that smoking cigarettes, in particular, correlates with worse outcomes, including higher inflammation, greater morning stiffness and nighttime back pain, and more. Read more on how smoking may affect spondylitis:myspondylitisteam.com/resources/smok…

Along with discussing pain in the back, neck, hips, and shoulders, some people living with spondylitis describe experiencing pain in their jaw. Gain insight into potential causes and ways to manage this symptom:brnw.ch/21wFYmq

Some people living with spondylitis have reported waiting several years to receive an accurate diagnosis. Check out several conversations others living with spondylitis are having around the topic:brnw.ch/21wG2Gt

Studies have noted that the exact prevalence of nonradiographical axial spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA) is unknown — though health experts estimate axSpA affects about 1 percent of the population, with many of these still undiagnosed. Read more:brnw.ch/21wG2T6

Headaches aren’t the first symptom that comes to mind with ankylosing spondylitis (AS). But for many people living with AS, headaches are a pressing and frustrating problem. Learn more about management approaches that may help:brnw.ch/21wG8Bh

"How did I get nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA)?" "How long will I live with it?" Check out this video featuring rheumatologist Dr. Siddharth Tambar answering a few burning questions about nr-axSpA:brnw.ch/21wGcw8

People with chronic diseases such spondylitis often also experience mental health disorders like depression. Learn more about the relationship between the two as well as ways to navigate mood changes related to spondylitis: myspondylitisteam.com/resources/depr…

Neck pain and stiffness is common in ankylosing spondylitis and often appears when lower back pain progresses up the spine into the neck. Learn more about several approaches for managing neck pain:myspondylitisteam.com/resources/mana…

People living with spondylitis have shared their experiences with sleep apnea and several studies have explored the connection between spondylitis and sleep disturbance. Read more on what both research and others with spondy are saying:myspondylitisteam.com/resources/slee…

It’s possible that your doctor may recommend cannabidiol (CBD) products to complement your current treatment for spondylitis. Read more on the safety, effectiveness, and legality of CBD for ankylosing spondylitis:myspondylitisteam.com/resources/cbd-…

If you frequently experience chest pain with spondylitis, you’re not alone. Chest pain is a common complication of spondylitis. which many MySpondylitisTeam members have experience. Read more and join the discussion:myspondylitisteam.com/resources/ches…

Many people with spondylitis report that cutting out inflammatory foods helps manage joint pain and other spondyloarthritis symptoms. Learn more about various anti-inflammatory foods and diets for spondylitis:brnw.ch/21wGiuo

Because of the chronic inflammation caused by spondylitis (also called spondyloarthritis), many people diagnosed with the condition experience significant back pain. Learn more about approaches for managing pain from spondylitis:myspondylitisteam.com/resources/pain…

Along with discussing pain in the back, neck, hips, and shoulders, some people living with spondylitis describe experiencing pain in their jaw. Gain insight into potential causes and ways to manage this symptom:brnw.ch/21wGkzm

While an anti-inflammatory diet can't cure spondyloarthritis, it may help manage the condition and stay your healthiest.​ Check out anti-inflammatory foods that may be worth considering to include in your diet as well as foods that may be worth avoiding:brnw.ch/21wHVlR

Dr. Hillary Norton, a rheumatologist and expert in managing spondyloarthritis (axSpA), addresses several aspects about axSpA that may be worth knowing for those living with the condition. Watch out the discussion here:brnw.ch/21wHZnw

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September is Pain Awareness Month! Chronic pain affects millions of people, including those with #spondylitis. Raise awareness by sharing your journey. To get support & advice from others managing pain from spondylitis on MySpondylitisTeam: brnw.ch/21wMqMF #PainAwareness

September is Pain Awareness Month! Chronic pain affects millions of people, including those with #spondylitis. Raise awareness by sharing your journey. To get support & advice from others managing pain from spondylitis on MySpondylitisTeam:brnw.ch/21wMErS #PainAwareness

What do you wish was better understood about pain and #spondylitis? Share your story during #PainAwarenessMonth and engage others to learn more about it! For support among others facing spondylitis who truly relate, join MySpondylitisTeam: brnw.ch/21wMXdE