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Arthritis.ca - Ankylosing Spondylitis (Can.)
The Arthritis Society prepared this site. It provides information in a Q & A format and details information about this condition, including facts about its frequency, causes, warning signs and treatment
Arthritis.ca - Ankylosing Spondylitis – Discussion Board (Chat Site)
Through The Arthritis Society of Canada, it is possible to join this active discussion board related to ankylosing spondylitis. There is a complete set of guidelines regarding use of the board, however, it is not moderated at all times. There is also an archive of messages that can be searched.
ASIF: Ankylosing Spondylitis International Federation
ASIF describes itself as a ”world-wide organisation of national self-help societies of patients suffering from ankylosing spondylitis or related diseases”. Using this site, it is possible to connect to many support groups including an information page about the Ontario Spondylitis Association – see http://www.asif.rheumanet.org/canadaon.htm
Focus on Arthritis - Ankylosing Spondylitis
Also presented in Q & A format, this site provides basic information about ankylosing spondylitis. It has a link to 59 other related articles. From this page, it also possible to link to a message board related to this condition. The board has a set of rules of conduct and the administrators reserve the right to remove any inappropriate materials.
Focus on Arthritis - Ankylosing Spondylitis Support (Chat Site)
A well monitored support site, which offers the option of "chatting" (in a chat room) with others.
Medline - Ankylosing Spondylitis (U.S.)
The authoritative National Library of Medicine prepared this concise encylopedia entry. It contains illustrations, as well as information about prognosis, treatment, complications, prevention and testing.
National Anylosing Spondylitis Society (Support Site)
This site provides a substantial amount of information, including a page of exercises, an extensive FAQ page, how to live a normal life with the condition, suggestions to better manage it and an extensive forum page. The forums are moderated and there is an FAQ section to accompany it.
Spondylitis Association of America (Support Site)
The Spondylitis Association of America is “a national non-profit volunteer organization, is dedicated to the eradication of ankylosing spondylitis and related diseases through education, advocacy, awareness and research. Their site includes such items as FAQs, research news and an electronic message board, which includes as one of its features an archive of past messages. The forums are moderated.
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