What is an axial SpA flare? How can you manage flares? Your SpAce

Most people with axial SpA tend to have times when their symptoms get worse or flare up, and times when their symptoms are more manageable or settled. Each person with axial SpA experiences flares differently. Even for the same person, often no two flares are the same! Explore ways to prepare for, and cope with, your flares. You can also join our free monthly meetups to meet other people with axial SpA, sharing advice and support.

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00:12 What is an axial SpA flare?
00:21 What does an axial SpA flare feel like?
00:45 When should I mention my flares to my doctor?
00:51 Coping with an axial SpA flare

These videos have been made in collaboration with people with axial SpA and healthcare professionals.

This programme has been supported by funding from Novartis. Novartis had no editorial input.

With thanks to @BenandJackStudio for recording and editing https://www.benandjackstudio.com/

USEFUL RESOURCES ↓
• If you like the NASS mood wristbands, you can order your own here: https://py.pl/ZK1iN
Please note, we can only post within the UK.
• Download a diary to record your symptoms:
– Print a copy https://nass.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Your-SpAce-Symptom-diary.pdf
– Download and complete electronically https://nass.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Your-SpAce-Symptom-diary-fillable-PDF.pdf
• Download a sheet to create and record your flare toolkit:
– Print a copy https://nass.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Your-SpAce-Flare-toolkit.pdf
– Download and complete electronically https://nass.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Your-SpAce-Flare-toolkit-fillable-PDF.pdf
• Chronic Insights app https://www.chronicinsights.com/
• Watch more videos discussing how to manage your axial SpA flares https://nass.co.uk/about-as/your-space/flares
• Visit the Your SpAce homepage to discover more topics https://nass.co.uk/about-as/your-space/
• Contact the NASS Helpline for support https://nass.co.uk/contact-us/

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• Come to our free monthly Your SpAce meetups https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/your-space-online-axial-spa-community-meetups-1534839
• Receive our monthly e-newsletter https://nass.co.uk/newsletter/
• Become a member https://nass.co.uk/get-involved/become-a-member/
• Find your local NASS Branch https://nass.co.uk/managing-my-as/in-your-area/

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We are the National Axial Spondyloarthritis Society (NASS) and we are here to transform the diagnosis and care of people living with axial SpA.
Axial SpA works silently. We don’t.

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