AS Symptom Tracker

Free app designed with and for people with #AS. To help you monitor & understand your severity scores. #AnkylosingSpondylitis #ASwarrior #axSpA #SpA

[Steven Zhao @SteZhao]

Powerful data from the @LeedsTeamSpA in @RheumJnl:
For SpA patients referred to a specialised clinical #psychology team, psychological distress was reduced by 50% and outpatient follow-up appointments reduced by 35%. #ankylosingspondylitis #axialSpA

[Steven Zhao @SteZhao]

There's also no difference in comorbidities between #AnkylosingSpondylitis and non-radiographic #axSpA https://t.co/Wgo9gauyfi

[BRITSpA @britspauk]

These results confirm #axialSpA as one single disease: both r-axSpA and nr-axSpA patients should be treated with equal priority. The distinction between r-axSpA and nr-axSpA should only have implications for clinical research and not clinical practice.

[BRITSpA @britspauk]

#AnkylosingSpondylitis and non-radiographic #axSpA behave similarly over time: incidence of peripheral and extra-articular manifestations were no different over 5 years. @ARD_BMJ @annamolto
https://t.co/3eWosMEaQO

[ARMA @WeAreARMA]

We support #WorldMentalHealthDay tomorrow. People with #musculoskeletal conditions - joint, #bone and muscle conditions often feel that they are the only ones experiencing them. Contact with patient support groups can help https://t.co/VVSAXa05tq

[BRITSpA @britspauk]

This week @PHE_uk launches #EveryMindMatters, a new way of empowering people to manage and improve their mental health. 1 in 3 people with #axialSpA report symptoms of #depression. Increase your #MentalHealthAwareness. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek https://t.co/oVcvEQ9NOO

[ARMA @WeAreARMA]

Have you seen this #prevention document: Musculoskeletal Health: A 5 year strategic framework for prevention across the lifecourse? There's also a logic model. https://t.co/kVTBQGyoQo @PHE_uk #NHSLongTermPlan #PCNs #Primarycarenetworks @PHE_uk

[BRITSpA @britspauk]

BRITSpA Spondyloarthritis Core Course https://t.co/0mm4Na5Edq

[AS Symptom Tracker @AnkspondTracker]

Do you have AS/#axialSpA? Be sure to follow @britspauk for updates on the latest research, guidelines and how to manage your condition. Please Retweet!

[Steven Zhao @SteZhao]

Hot off the @RheumJnl press: Incorporating natural language processing to improve classification of axial spondyloarthritis using electronic health records @BrighamResearch #NLP #EHR #ankylosingspondylitis #axialSpA #EMR #rheumatology Thread to follow! https://t.co/altxmqqYDw

[Jake Garner @JakeGarnerRadio]

Really interesting read about Hayley’s journey with AS. @NASSexercise @NASS_ASone

Great to see her spreading awareness! Certainly worth a look!

https://t.co/JXnO8NgLAs

[Steven Zhao @SteZhao]

1 in 3 people with #psoriaticarthritis have at least mild #anxiety, while 1 in 5 reported at least mild #depression. We need better awareness, investment and management for #mentalhealth. #psoriasis #MentalHealthMatters @PsoriasisUK @PsoriasisInfo https://t.co/9LxxaCGKt9

[AS Symptom Tracker @AnkspondTracker]

Missed out on #psoriasis awareness month, but don't forget: smoking increases your risk of psoriasis in #axialSpA #ankylosingspondylitis Get support to quit today!
https://t.co/HZqeWxmL2W

[NASS @NASSexercise]

In 2015, the EULAR published 8 recommendations for patient education. Researchers at UWE want to know what you think of them.
It shouldn’t take more than 5 minutes. Thank you in advance for your help. Fingers crossed it makes a real difference.
https://t.co/3wem1v98Wj
#axialSpA

[NASS @NASSexercise]

Now is your chance to nominate your @NHSuk workers and volunteers for the annual @TheSun Who Cares Wins awards. Fill in the form below to thank the doctor, nurse, charity or volunteer who has made a difference to your life:
https://t.co/YltbJDwbCn

[NASS @NASSexercise]

#WeAreUndefeatable launches today, helping you to get active whilst living with a long term health condition like #axialSpA - We'll be sharing some of their tips over the campaign but first find out how to Get Started: https://t.co/XW7ZJFjryW

[NASS @NASSexercise]

Our Members get an exclusive magazine twice a year, full of info about #axialSpA, stories from our supporters & fundraisers and more.
Here's a sneak preview - 'How to improve your neck rotation':
https://t.co/XRvcDUkjWO
Want more? Join here: https://t.co/J0RDxpmOBI
#SundayRead

[Steven Zhao @SteZhao]

#Smoking is a major threat to health. There is no doubt in the need to promote and support cessation at every opportunity. But for those who struggle to quit, TNF inhibition therapy in #axialSpA appears equally effective. #ankylosingspondlylitis https://t.co/FxjbK8lAY6

[Steven Zhao @SteZhao]

@DrMiniDey @ArthritisRes Thanks for retweeting an unpopular conclusion. Note that this does *not* conflict with our need to support smoking cessation. Smoking is bad for many things.

[UoAEpidemiology @UoAEpi]

Our #SIRAS data https://t.co/4iUHKpaw5M and #BSRBR_AS data https://t.co/AWXnvx1qwL https://t.co/vQIOJSIebD have both been used to investigate smoking in #axSpA and the news isn't good, but quitting is effective pretty quickly...