In our final episode with patient advocate Michael Mallinson, we peel back the layers of the "invisible" side of Axial Spondyloarthritis. Living with a chronic condition isn't just a physical battle; it’s a mental one, too. We discuss the critical role of mental health support and why it should be a standard part of every treatment plan.

We also dive deep into a major gap in the healthcare system: the diagnostic challenges women face. From being dismissed by doctors to waiting years longer than men for an accurate diagnosis, we explore why the female experience with AxSpA is often misunderstood and what needs to change.

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Disclaimer: This episode is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your doctor before starting or changing any treatment.

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ASIF - Axial Spondyloarthritis International Federation

Canadian Spondyloarthritis Association http://www.sparthritis.ca

NASS - National Axial Spondyloarthritis Society

http://www.actonaxialspa.com

Spondylitis Association of America

http://www.spondylitis.com

ASAS - Assessment of Spondyloarthritis International Federation

http://www.asas-group.org

EULAR - European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology

http://www.eular.org

ACR - American College of Rheumatology

http://www.rheumatology.org

SPARTAN - Spondylarthritis Treatment and Training Network

https://spartangroup.org/

Axial Spondyloarthritis Resources

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089425921229

PubMed

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/

Ankylosing Spondylitis and Axial Spondyloarthritis by Dr. M.A. Khan, Oxford University Press, 2023

https://amzn.to/3NnXbKW

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