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Ankylosing Spondylitis
Websites
Provides free access to peer-networking via bulletin boards, chat, "ask the experts", support groups and educational materials. Membership available.
http://www.spondylitis.org/
Information and support online along with addresses for other societies worldwide.
http://nass.co.uk/
Description of ankylosing spondylitis, and ideas for reducing symptoms.
http://www.orthop.washington.edu...Joint%20Sources/azzzzzzz1_2.html
Links to news, information, and support.
http://arthritis.about.com/cs/spondy/index.htm
Explains the causes, symptoms and treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis.
http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_shee...eets/Ankylosing_Spondylitis.html
Personal pages of Chris Gates telling of his experience with the condition.
http://www.chrisgates.net/back
Author, Gabe Mirkin, M.D., offers information treatment advice for this disease.
http://www.drmirkin.com/joints/J103.htm
Information on physiotherapy, hydrotherapy, advice and support for sufferers in the Surrey (UK) area around Woking, Weybridge, Egham, Guildford and Camberley. Other useful AS links and information included.
http://www.ankylosingspondylitis.org.uk
The personal experiences of living with Ankylosing Spondylitis, what it is and the reality of living with it.
http://www.mrlexy.co.uk/as.htm
Full text article from eMedicine.
http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic2700.htm
Fact sheet from American College of Rheumatology.
http://www.rheumatology.org/public/factsheets/as.asp?aud=pat
Overview of ankylosing spondylitis.
http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/library/DS/00483.html
World-wide roof organization, lists addresses and additional data of self-help societies of patients suffering from this or related diseases in 30 countries.
http://www.asif.rheumanet.org
Pathology, features and treatment information.
http://orthoteers.org/content/content.aspx?u=&article=188
Information, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options and areas of research.
http://www.medicinenet.com/ankylosing_spondylitis/article.htm
A comprehensive review, including the epidemiology, causes, diagnosis, and treatment.
http://www.emedicine.com/radio/topic41.htm
Provides information on the latest research studies being performed by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS). Information is provided for how patients can become involved with the studies.
http://www.niams.nih.gov/rtbc/im..._trial/ankylosingspondylitis.htm
A comprehensive guide targeted towards patients who suffer from the disease.
http://www.spineuniversity.com/public/spinesub.asp?id=73
Offers an overview of the disease, along with links that lead to more information.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/ankylosing-spondylitis/DS00483
Offers communication, medical and support centers for those with the disease.
http://www.kickas.org