Resources- Specific Diagnosis Card Catalog- Ankylosing Spondylitis

Who to Contact

Spondylitis Association of America (SAA)
14827 Ventura Blvd., Suite 119
PO Box 5872
Sherman Oaks, California, USA 91403
(818) 981-1616
(800) 777-8189
Fax: (818) 981-9826
E-mail: info@spondylitis.org
Web: www.spondylitis.org

Spondylitis Association of America's mission is to provide information and support to patients and their families, educate physicians to recognize early symptoms and initiate appropriate treatment, expand public awareness and understanding of spondylitis and fund research. They have local chapters, call the 800 number for the location of a chapter in your area. They provide assistance to persons wishing to start a support group in their locality, and provide parent-to-parent matching through their, "Member Matching Network."

The Spondylitis Association of America publishes a quarterly newsletter, Spondylitis Plus, that is a part of membership, and a booklet, "A Guidebook for Patients," that gives an overview of spondylitis and its management. It is available in English and Spanish. The Association also has several brochures including, "Juvenile Ankylosing Spondylitis," "A Family of Related Diseases," and a fact sheet that answers commonly asked questions. They have a bibliography of books that is available to members and an exercise videotape, "Land & water."

The Association collects information on physicians and researchers who treat/study the condition and disseminates this information to its members. They provide information and referrals to other resources. Additionally, they host a national conference, call for further information.

Where to go to Chat with Others

RISG-L
Spondyloarthropathies: Reactive Arthritis (Reiter's Syndrome), Ankylosing Spondylitis, Psoriatic Arthritis, IBD, and all they may bring. Uveitis, Iritis, Conjunctivitis etc.

AS Life Support
AS / Life Support is a Moderated Group for people with Ankylosing Spondylitis, and/or any of the rheumatic diseases and spondyloarthropathies.

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Learn More About It

What is Ankylosing Spondylitis?

Ankylosing Spondylitis Information
from OMIM

American College of Rheumatology - Ankylosing Spondylitis

Questions you May Have about Ankylosing Spondylitis

Spondylitis: Frequently Asked Questions

Links

Spondylitis Association of America Web Site

The National Ankylosing Spondylitis Society
United Kingdom

Reiter's Information & Support Group