The Spondylitis Association of America is here to support those who are affected by ankylosing spondylitis or a related disease. This message board / open forum is a place where individuals can come and share their feelings, concerns and questions and offer support to others who know how it feels to live with these conditions.

Check here to see what is new at the Spondylitis Association of America, as well as website updates! News, Upcoming Events, Member Area features and more!

Wanna lift? Here's a forum dedicated to jokes, anecdotes and even your favorite flavor of ice cream! Basically, anything fun you'd like to discuss.

This forum is for the Spondylitis Educational Support Groups located all over the United States. Inquire here regarding support group information, meeting dates, if you want to start a group or looking to join one.

As requested by our online community, this forum is for young adults to discuss their issues regarding spondylitis.

For parents and their teens to dicuss their concerns and seek support regarding AS and related diseases. Visit SWIFT - Spondylitis Web Info For Teens at teens.spondylitis.org for tips for school, activities, and more.

For those currently serving in the military and for veterans to share information on their experiences of serving with spondylitis as well as exchange information on treatments and disability payments from the military and the VA.

For women to discuss their gender-specific issues in regards to spondylitis.

For men to discuss their gender-specific issues in regards to spondylitis.

Discussion on alternative treatments (such as yoga, acupuncture, TENs Unit, etc.) as well as spondylitis and diet.

If you have a terrific doctor and would like to tell us why or recommend him/her to others, this is the place to do it.

Exercise is a cornerstone of treatment for those with AS. In this forum, athletes with AS will join in the discussion and answer question about staying active and successfully managing spondylitis.

Discussion for adults seeking support while in a marriage or relationship.

All inquires are answered by volunteer attorney Richard I. Feingold, who represents claimants nationwide. He is the former Chair of the Chicago Bar Association's Social Security Law Committee and is a sustaining member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives. Keep an eye out for a Q&A regarding this subject in the spring edition of Spondylitis Plus, SAA’s very own member newsletter.