Your Stories

The opinions expressed in these stories are those of their authors only. Any information contained within them does not signify or imply Axial Spondyloarthritis Association of South Africa’s endorsement or validation of any medication, product, treatment or healthcare worker.

Annie Brown- Adult Feature
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Annie Brown- Adult Feature

I walk, enjoy each day as much as possible, and love spending time with my grandchildren. I choose to be positive, not because it makes me better, but because life is worth living

Wimpie Maartens - Adult Feature
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Wimpie Maartens - Adult Feature

Moving forward as a young adult in the 80’s I managed to complete military training and in hind sight most probably would have been put on light duty if they and I knew I had AS then.

Tim Beghin's Story - Young Adult Feature
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Tim Beghin's Story - Young Adult Feature

One of the main insights from the rheumatologist was that diet and lifestyle played a big impact on AS

Matthew Fah's Story - Young Adult Feature
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Matthew Fah's Story - Young Adult Feature

My journey has taken me many places, emotionally and physically. But, it is a part of my life that will never go away. I have accepted this and I will carry on.

Eni Xam's Story - Young Adult Feature
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Eni Xam's Story - Young Adult Feature

I used to pretend to be a horse as a child - and then all night I would have to stretch in bed and place cushions into the small of my back to ease the agony and relieve the “growing pains”.