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Frequently asked questions for Ankylosing Spondylitis

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Which Doctor should I consult for?
A Rheumatologist,General Physician or Orthopedic Surgeon.

Does Ankylosing Spondylitis affect all ages at the same rate and manner?
No, Ankolysing Spondylitis can affect all ages and there is no specific manner by which it could affect an individual .

Men - In men, it usually starts from the pelvis, and then gradually affects the spine , chest wall, hips, shoulder and feet.

Women - In women, it is usually mild and difficult to diagnose. The order of affection starts from pelvis and gradually affects hips, knees, ankles and wrist.

Children - In children, boys are affected more than girls. They rarely suffer from Back pain. The areas like Hip, Knee, Heels and Great- toe are affected first and the Spine is affected later.

Is Ankylosing Spondylitis a familial disease?
Ankylosing Spondylitis has hereditary influence but only one in five are affected.

Does pregnancy in an individual with Ankylosing Spondylitis cause any complication to the mother or her baby?
It does not involve any problem for mother or baby , however some medications taken by the mother can be harmful to the baby. Consult and discuss with your Doctor.

Is Anemia, an indication for Ankylosing Spondylitis?
No, Anemia is a disease where there is a deficiency of haemoglobin in the blood. It can be treated either by medication or blood transfusion (if necessary).In Ankylosing Spondylitis, anemia is an associated symptom, as the general constitution of the body is affected.

Any home based breathing exercise that could be done to relieve Ankylosing Spondylitis ?

Wearing loose clothing and avoiding tight straps around the chest and waist.

Choosing a calm and good ventilated area.

Lying on a firm surface or on the floor.

Deep breathing - Slowly breathe in till your stomach bulges out and slowly breathe out, till your stomach flattens. Do not try to hold your breath or do your breathing rapidly. Do this for 5 to 10 minutes


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Posted by:  mini1184  Posted on: 01/23/2012
i am 27yrs of age...n have been diagnosed AS 4yrs back. i am taking Sulfasalazine regularly but the stiffness is increasing day by day....now i m having problem in breathing...i cant sleep properly and the capacity to do work is decreasing day by day..... Due to that pain some times i felt fever,fatigue,nausea.I have the pain in lumber,hip region,shoulder,chest pain,both legs and extreme pain in neck. And intake of medicines is causing gastroenteritis. please suggest something that can be more helpful..and how good is steam cell treatment.



Posted by:  nash21(Guest)  Posted on: 12/01/2010
hello, i m 4m pune. I am suffering by AS from last 8 years. I had concerned rheumatologist they had given me endomethacin tablets.Rite now i am taking the endomethacine medicines, physiotherapy and also doing the excersize regularly,but from last 3 months I have extream pain and I cant sleep properly in night for more than 3 hours. My age 24. I have the pain in lumber,hip region,shoulder,chest pain,both legs and extream pain in neck. Due to that pain some times i felt fever,fatigue,nausea. So please refer me something that will be helpful for me,so i will get pain relief. Thanks


Posted by:  patelcd(Guest)  Posted on: 06/30/2011
hi, came 2 know abt ur problem, i m patel c d, frm aurangabad practicing pranic healing, doing treatment on a person age 40 since 6 mnths, he is feeling better now, i suggest u 2 find a pranic healer in pune and get treated from them also...



Posted by:  arthritis-guy  Posted on: 11/06/2011
You are young to have ankylosing spondylitis this severe. Other drug options may not be any easier on you. Many patients find measurable relief from yoga or Pilates. Also many patients find some relief from omega e fatty acids.

Rusty





Posted by:  Nida_28(Guest)  Posted on: 08/08/2009
hi i m Nida...i m a patient of A.S.doctors suggest me to the surgery of hip joints replacment.i want to know that is it harmfull for me?my age is 25 now...


Posted by:  guest  Posted on: 07/12/2010
your age is only 25y.i suggest dat u go 2 the physiotherapy rehabilitation and do ex. regurely.



Posted by:  Chetan666  Posted on: 09/22/2011
I m also a sufferer of AS since past 5 years.I had a very bad condition I started swimming and it helped Me a lot.also dont do the surgery if it is not needed as I consulted it from a doctor.becoz ur age is still less increase ur span as much as u can and then do it when it is unbearable.it is a frank opinion




Posted by:  agrawalsantosh(Guest)  Posted on: 05/19/2009
Im a practising consultant in Paediatrics and would like to know the efficacy and safety of aceclofenac in active ankylosing spondylitis, the max duration of therapy



Posted by:  Ellen120  Posted on: 01/28/2009
Are there any doctors that specialize in Ankylosing Spondylitis? My brother has been told there is nothing that can be done! There has to be something or some doctor that can help him before he has no movement and can't breath any more. Please some one lead us to someone that can help us! Thanks, Ellen


Posted by:  satheeshgupta  Posted on: 03/08/2009
my doughter is suffering from Ankolysing spondylitis,i have given the treatment of cytotron,i have found some improvement,if you are intrested please contact me over mail for futher details.stheesh.



Posted by:  guest  Posted on: 08/19/2009
I am interested to know. How do I contact you. No details are available. By the way are yo a doc?



Posted by:  guest  Posted on: 02/03/2010
Hallo, i have read your views. i'm also suffering from this disease so i want to know about cytotron if possible plz. send me mail at



Posted by:  guest  Posted on: 07/15/2010
i m also suffered from a.s plz help me my age is only 22 plz help me. how do i contact u.



Posted by:  robin_kala  Posted on: 02/08/2012
i want to know about cytron



Posted by:  babadisco(Guest)  Posted on: 02/17/2010
try remicade but not 4 ever very speed reaction my brother also sufferring just like ur's brother uptill now no way. i m givein 1 syrub which had shown little effect




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