Chicago IL A.S. Support Group

22/10/2024

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/CQVrP3cR2rMbuXpS/

Patients living with AS may have a fused spine and have an 11 times higher risk of spinal fracture.

https://spondylitis.org/product/inflammatory-vs-mechanical-back-pain/

11/09/2024

During our last meeting we talked about forming a team for the Arthritis Jingle Bell 5k in Chicago on Dec 14th. I started our team Not If, But How! Join the team and walk with us! Share the link with friends and family who may walk with the group or just send in a donation! If you plan to walk, please be sure to "join the team". If you are just making a donation- that's fine- there is a button to make a donation.https://events.arthritis.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donordrive.team&teamID=36043

27/08/2024

Last night we had a great meeting. Everyone shared wins! We have everything from Musician finding her ability to play her guitar again, a marathoner in training, rock climber back at it, a pilot doing crazy tricks and flips and people finding the RIGHT doc and meds! Share your story here to inspire others.

24/04/2024

Please join our Walk your ILLinois AS OFF team. this walk raises awareness and maybe even funds for AS!

Together we can beat A.S. — One step at a time

11/03/2024

OK Illinois! It's time to lace up those shoes and join the Walk Your AS Off event. Our team page is linked below. Check out the Walk Your AS Event for all the details! It's all about moving and spreading awareness about living with AS

17/04/2023

TONIGHT we have our meeting on zoom: 7:00 PM with Dr. Chris Bergin- orthopedic spine surgeon. He'll be sharing how his practice has changed since Biologics came into play. We will have time for us to socialize and catch up as well!

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Chicagoland AS Meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

11/04/2023

Monday April 17th we have Dr. Bergin from Spine Consultants/ IBJI speaking to our group! Register to join us!

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Chicagoland AS Meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

09/03/2023

Monday March 20th Virtual Support Group Meeting. Dr. Berry- Rheumatologist will speak about Biosimiliars! Register for our meeting at

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: NW Chicago Dr. Berry Rheumatologist on BioSimilars. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

08/03/2023

Check out my blog on Living with AS: Not IF, but HOW
https://notifbuthowas.blogspot.com/

21/01/2023

The UIC call is Monday!!