Canadian Spondyloarthritis Association

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Do you live with PsA or AS? Have you ever taken Bimzelx (bimekizumab)? We need your input to help us develop a submission for the CADTH about what it’s like to live with your condition and experiences with treatments. Consider taking this short survey, loom.ly/56hoKu0

Don't let pain isolate you. During National Pain Awareness Month, find solace in our CSA Support Groups. Connect with those who understand your spondyloarthritis journey. Together, we're stronger. Join us! sparthritis.ca/join-a-csa-sup…

Make your hidden SpA visible this Pain Awareness Month. Share your story with #CSAwareness & #ArthritisAwarenessMonth. Read our blog, access resources including a discussion guide & treatment tool for better conversations with your rheumatologist. loom.ly/Lb43S3U

SpA affects more common than ALS and MS combined, yet unknown. SpA silently affects over 500k CDNs, likely more than rheumatoid arthritis. Let's spotlight this underrecognized condition during Arthritis Awareness Month. Share your story with #CSAwareness loom.ly/vJuqS-o

7 types of SpA bring diverse challenges. Axial spondyloarthritis, common yet misunderstood, causes back pain & more. Empower this Arthritis Awareness Month. Quiz & resources in bio. Share your story with #ArthritisAwarenessMonth! loom.ly/yRuJpG4

Persistent back pain for 3+ months, relieved by exercise? Could be spondyloarthritis – a chronic auto-immune disease that hits young people hard. Early detection is key. Break the silence this Arthritis Awareness Month. loom.ly/MpTFvD4

Arthritis isn't just for the elderly. Spondyloarthritis hits young people, with over 90% affected under 45. Break age stereotypes this Arthritis Awareness Month. Read Graeme's Story on our website. Share using #CSAwareness & #ArthritisAwarenessMonth! loom.ly/92EMsGY

While rest will often improve mechanical back pain, inflammatory back pain improves with physical activity and may get worse with rest. What type of back pain do you have? Take our quiz and discuss the results with your physician! loom.ly/wSnXicU

Miss our webinar on mindful eating? Learn how mindful eating can help with your chronic illness. This webinar is a fantastic resource for anybody with a chronic illness,regardless of whether you have spondyloarthritis or not. loom.ly/gLvhiG8

Have you had the chance to use our Arthritis Treatment Risk Tool? This tool has been designed to assist patients with autoimmune diseases. Benefit from generating a list of personal goals and possible concerns you may have about advanced therapies. loom.ly/IUTrwz4

Are you looking to improve flexibility, stiffness, fatigue and range of motion? Sign up now and receive a FREE year of membership with Yoga for AS! loom.ly/c9K6X0E

Watch the FB live event on AxSpA! Learn insights on understanding and managing this debilitating disease. Listen to our board chair, Dr. Élie Karam, alongside rheumatologist Dr. Tsoukas, debunk common misconceptions, and share practical tips. Link → loom.ly/oRXg40c

Join us for an engaging FB Live event on June 28th, 12-12:40 pm EST, on @readersdigestca FB! Dr. Karam, our board chair, discusses Axial SpA with Dr. Alexander Tsoukas. Gain valuable insights and tips for living well with this condition. #AxSpA loom.ly/ggbZ3s0

To learn more about how pain affects mental health, read our Quality of Life report here --> sparthritis.ca/how-does-spond… 5/5

➡️ Chronic pain occurs in 31% to 55% of substance use conditions ➡️ 28% of people living with chronic pain have seriously considered suicide Thank you to the @CADTH_ACMTSp panel in #Ottawa, reinforcing the importance of immobilizing the immense knowledge we have in #Canada. 4/5

🧵 “I’m fortunate because my pain is visible. Pain is quite often invisible and people are suffering,” notes Linda Wilhelm speaking to the value of the Canadian Pain Task Force. 1/5

Walk You AS Off is underway! Meet Nancy. She was Diagnosed with AS at 28 and is walking to raise awareness of delay to diagnosis. She's walked 36km and over raised $500! Want to try to catch up? It’s not too late to participate! loom.ly/Wt1yEVM