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    What I Wish I’d Known About AS

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      Advocacy

      Spreading the Word About Early Diagnosis

      Helgi Olafson feels lucky he got an early diagnosis, and he works to inspire others. He uses endurance sports to raise awareness of AS.

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      My Experience

      Stay Active With Ankylosing Spondylitis

      Blogger Charis Hill, a former marathoner, details their diagnosis and how they stay active as their disease progresses.

      Expert View

      How to Tamp Down the Inflammation

      AS is not a wear-and-tear disease, so drugs have to target the chronic cause of inflammation. Thankfully, there are many more options on the market today.

      My Experience

      Getting a Late Diagnosis Makes a Difference

      "I had to slow my entire world down," Holly Frick says, but she was relieved to finally have a name for her fatigue and stiffness.

      Advocacy

      Overcome the Challenges

      Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) advocate Jed Finley details growing up with the condition and shares how its challenges led him to his passion: creating community.

      The Future of AS

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