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Living with AS
Living with Ankylosing Spondylitis

Living with AS

Living with ankylosing spondylitis means adapting to manoeuvre through the challenges it presents, by staying informed about your condition, connecting with those who can support you, and being proactive in your care.

As Ankylosing Spondylitis affects individuals differently at different times, you may have to be adaptable, changing plans to suit what you can handle at different points in time. Daily life with AS may require adjustments, but small changes can make a big difference. 

What remains consistent is the importance of discussing your symptoms with your doctor and support groups to ensure you are appropriately managing your AS to live your life to the fullest.1

Patient support groups include:

  • The My AS, My Life YouTube playlist  
    NASS has a channel for daily stretches designed for those with AS
  • NASS Online and in-person support groups
    The National Axial Spondyloarthritis Society (NASS) has a list of support groups that vary in style to suit your preference

References

  1. Planning for a family and pregnancy– NASS. Available at: https://nass.co.uk/managing-my-as/living-with-as/pregnancy/. Last accessed April 2025.