Axial spondyloarthritis

FAQ

Patients who smoke experience more pain, higher disease activity and more damage to the spine than patients who don't. The greater the number of cigarettes smoked, the higher the disease activity. Smokers also tend to respond less well to treatment with biologics. In addition, smoking can impair lung function. For these reasons, smoking should be avoided.

Axial spondyloarthritis reduces mobility. This makes regular and consistent power, stretching and breathing exercises, which are the foundation for all spondyloarthrits therapy, all the more important. They help to relieve pain and stiffness and counteract stiffening. If you receive medication from Celltrion to treat axial spondyloarthritis, you can log in with the batch number on the packaging of your medication to find more information. Go to login

There is currently no cure for axial spondyloarthritis. However, there are some very effective therapies which relieve the symptoms and delay the progression of the disease. Basic treatment is based on a combination of medication, targeted exercise and lifestyle adjustments. In very severe cases, surgical treatment may be helpful.   

There are no specific dietary recommendations for axial spondyloarthritis. However, a healthy and balanced diet togehter with regular movement may contribute to relieving the pain. If you receive medication from Celltrion to treat axial spondyloarthritis, you can log in with the batch number on the packaging of your medication to find more information. Go to login 

If you are receiving medication from Celltrion to treat axial spondyloarthritis, you can log in with the batch number on the packaging of your medication to find more information. Once you have logged in, you can find extensive information here on living with chronic inflammatory autoimmune diseases and helpful advice, such as mobility exercises, diet tips, including recipes, as well as support groups and doctors that you can contact.

Please always speak with the doctor treating you before you stop taking your medication or reduce the dose – otherwise, regression will often occur, which, in the worst case, your current medication may no longer be able to control.