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      • What Is Ankylosing Spondylitis?
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    Overview

    1. What Is Ankylosing Spondylitis?

      1. What Is Ankylosing Spondylitis?

        Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a rare type of arthritis that causes pain and stiffness in your spine.

      2. Types and Stages of Ankylosing Spondylitis

        Doctors use a number of different names for ankylosing spondylitis. Each one describes a phase or stage of the disease.

      3. How Ankylosing Spondylitis Progresses

        The way ankylosing spondylitis (AS) progresses, or changes over time, can be different for different people.

      4. The Costs of Ankylosing Spondylitis

        As you manage your ankylosing spondylitis, the last thing you need is for medical expenses to take you by surprise.

    2. In Women

      1. Ankylosing Spondylitis in Women

        Experts once believed ankylosing spondylitis affected men more than women. Now they know it affects them at the same rate.

      2. Ankylosing Spondylitis and Pregnancy: What to Expect

        Here’s a look at what you can expect if you’re planning for a baby, pregnant, or post-birth with ankylosing spondylitis.

    3. In People of Color

      1. How Ankylosing Spondylitis Is Different in Black People

        If you’re Black, you may be less likely than someone who’s white to develop Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS).

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