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Facts About Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)
- AS (ankylosing spondylitis) is arthritis of the spine that strikes young people. The typical age of onset is between 17 and 35.
- There are at least half a million people with AS in the United States but likely more because the disease is under-recognized. AS is more prevalent than multiple sclerosis, cystic fibrosis and Lou Gehrig's Disease combined.
- Difficult to diagnose in the early stages, it is the most overlooked cause of persistent back pain in young adults.
- AS can also damage other joints such as the hips and shoulders, as well as other areas of the body including the eyes, heart and lungs.
- AS causes pain and spinal stiffness, and, in severe cases, the spine fuses solidly in a forward-stooped posture.
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About the Spondylitis Association of America (SAA)
- OUR MISSION: "To be a leader in the quest to cure ankylosing spondylitis and related diseases, and to empower those affected to live life to the fullest."
- When SAA was founded in 1983, there was no support network, no resource for education materials, not even a single pamphlet for people with AS. Today, SAA produces the best informational materials on worldwide developments in AS treatment and research. Through our efforts, we ensure that those affected by spondylitis are not alone.
- For over 20 years, the Spondylitis Association of America has spoken out on behalf of all who suffer from spondylitis. By supporting our auctions, you will help us raise funds for much-needed public awareness, education, research, treatment and an eventual cure for the disease.
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