Those of us with ankylosing spondylitis dread getting into an accident: our spines are more fragile and less flexible, and we're at greater risk of spinal fracture or spinal cord injury. To that end, the Spondylitis Association of America has put together a training video for emergency first responders setting out the special needs of patients with ankylosing spondylitis. Press release.
Labels: emt, injury, support groups
The Spondylitis Association of America announced this week that they've redesigned their website. Not bad.
Labels: support groups
The Spokane Spokesman Review reports on a new local support group for those with ankylosing spondylitis.
Labels: support groups
Ankylose This! is a group blog about life with ankylosing spondylitis. Its authors post about their own experiences, medical news, and useful resources.
Disclaimer: None of us are doctors, and nothing in this blog should be construed as medical advice. We are simply patients trying to make sense of our disease.
