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Ankylosing spondylitis is a condition that affects the lower back. The term ankylosing spondylitis describes the nature of the disease- ‘ankylosing’ which refers to ‘fusing together’ and ‘spondylitis’ which refers to ‘inflammation of vertebral bone’.
Ankylosing spondylitis can result in intermittent episodes of back pain that occur throughout life, or can occur in the form of severe chronic disease that attacks the spine, peripheral joints and other body organs resulting in severe joint and back stiffness, loss of motion and deformity as life progresses. It is a progressive disease; the pelvic region is affected first followed by lower back, chest wall, neck, shoulder, hips, knees, jaw, eyes, lungs, heart and bowel.
The cause of ankylosing spondylitis is unknown and unclear. However, it may have a genetic association.
Ankylosing spondylitis cannot be cured. The treatment is aimed to relieve pain, preserve joint mobility and prevent deformity of the spine.
The doctor may prescribe nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to reduce the swelling and pain. Corticosteroids, tumor necrosis factor inhibitors or disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs can be used to calm the swelling and immune system. Surgery is recommended if pain or joint damage is severe. Exercises and physiotherapy can help improve posture and breathing.
Although ankylosing spondylitis is an irreversible long-term condition, patients who get the right treatment can live relatively normal and independent lives.
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I am 67 years of age now, when I turned 60 I suddenly started get stiff in my lower limbs and my right hip joint would pain if I sat in one place long or when I used to drive for 2/3 hours at a stretch. Just after my 63rd birthday I fell ill with very high temperature going upto 103 for almost 3/4 days and had to be moved to a hospital, even after all the possible tests nothing came out but I had excruciating pain in my body below the hips and could not even walk without help. After consulting a lot of doctors and research institutions I was discovered with AS condition. After trying all the allopathic medicines in the World finally one Ayurvedic 'Pudia' to start the day with warm water, that I got from a hakim in Murthal sitting at a Dhabba "Ahuja No-1" by the name of Vijay Rohila 09896732553, has turned my life into a new World, not only me I have now started giving to anybody, free of cost, who complains of such a problem and hundreds have started thanking me for it. Trying as a last resort does not cost too much it might turn your life aswell!!
I am 19 year old, but my father's friend suffering from this problem that's why i have great knowledge of this. This AS is very slowly growth . u does not know your growth is where rich in your body that why i suggest to you must do swimming and tack medicine INDOCAP-SR, or DONICA-SR and you must tack care of your spine and at night you never tack cousin below the your head, if u ignore this then your spine will damage rapidly.
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.
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
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...
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.
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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...
your age is only 25y.i suggest dat u go 2 the physiotherapy rehabilitation and do ex. regurely.
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
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