Comments on: Reiter’s Syndrome, or, Fibromyalgia. http://www.thepillowbook.com/2007/09/13/reiters-syndrome-or-fibromyalgia/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:42:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Diann@SAA http://www.thepillowbook.com/2007/09/13/reiters-syndrome-or-fibromyalgia/#comment-2165 Diann@SAA Fri, 14 Sep 2007 17:23:22 +0000 http://www.thepillowbook.com/?p=289#comment-2165 I’m very sorry to hear that your visit to the internist left you at loose ends regarding a diagnosis. Reactive arthritis is part of a family of diseases called spondyloarthritis (SpA) or spondylitis for short. It is notoriously hard to diagnose unless you are seeing a rheumatologist with experience in diagnosing and treating spondylitis. However, once a diagnosis is confirmed, there are many treatments available to successfully manage the disease. That’s why I wanted to make sure that you’re aware of an organization dedicated specifically to those suffering the effects of spondylitis. The Spondylitis Association of America (SAA) is the only non-profit organization in the US dedicated to improving the lives of people with spondylitis. Formed in 1982, SAA is committed to increasing awareness of the disease, providing information and support to patients and their families, and ultimately, working to uncover a cure. For more information on reactive arthritis, follow this link: http://www.spondylitis.org/about/reactive.aspx Resources are available -- including books, videotapes, brochures and publications, a 600 page website with interactive message boards, a quarterly news magazine, and a tight-knit community of people who understand the daily challenges of living with this chronic illness. For more information, feel free to contact me or visit www.spondylitis.org. Diann@SAA I’m very sorry to hear that your visit to the internist left you at loose ends regarding a diagnosis. Reactive arthritis is part of a family of diseases called spondyloarthritis (SpA) or spondylitis for short. It is notoriously hard to diagnose unless you are seeing a rheumatologist with experience in diagnosing and treating spondylitis. However, once a diagnosis is confirmed, there are many treatments available to successfully manage the disease. That’s why I wanted to make sure that you’re aware of an organization dedicated specifically to those suffering the effects of spondylitis.

The Spondylitis Association of America (SAA) is the only non-profit organization in the US dedicated to improving the lives of people with spondylitis. Formed in 1982, SAA is committed to increasing awareness of the disease, providing information and support to patients and their families, and ultimately, working to uncover a cure.

For more information on reactive arthritis, follow this link: http://www.spondylitis.org/about/reactive.aspx

Resources are available — including books, videotapes, brochures and publications, a 600 page website with interactive message boards, a quarterly news magazine, and a tight-knit community of people who understand the daily challenges of living with this chronic illness. For more information, feel free to contact me or visit http://www.spondylitis.org.

Diann@SAA

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