Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Sometimes confused with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory, autoimmune condition. It is characterised by pain in the small joints of the body, eventually resulting in stiffness and joint deformity. Symptoms often begin between the ages of 30...
Ankylosing Spondylitis and AxSpA

Ankylosing Spondylitis and AxSpA

Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is a condition that causes lower back pain and stiffness, and over time leads to permanent fusion in the joints of the lower back. AxSpA is shorthand for Axial Spondyloarthritis, which is a similar condition. There is debate as to whether...