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Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic, painful, degenerative inflammatory arthritis primarily affecting spine and sacroiliac joints, causing eventual fusion of the spine; it is a member of the group of the autoimmune spondyloarthropathies with a probable genetic predisposition. Complete fusion results in a complete rigidity of the spine, a condition known as bamboo spine. The typical patient is young, of 15 to 30 years of age, with chronic pain and stiffness...
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Golimumab Effective, Safe in Treating Ankylosing Spondylitis
In patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS), subcutaneous golimumab is both well tolerated and effective at reducing signs and symptoms of active AS, according to a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase III trial. ...
Dec 02, 2008
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Fertility and reproduction in male patients with ankylosing spondylitis treated...
Journal of Rheumatology
Dec 04, 2008
Question and Answer
I would like to know what is sure treatment for ankylosing spondylitis pls
Hi , Ankylosing Spondylitis is a form of Spondyloarthritis. It is a chronic and degenerative inflammatory disease mainly affecting the spine and sarcroilliac joints , eventually leading to fusion of the...
Asked by Bhatia J - 0 month ago
I would like to know if anyone suffers from ankylosing spondylitis, what are the stages,...
Here are some places to look: http://www.kickas.org/ http://www.spondylitis.org/ http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ankylosing_spondylitis/ http://arthritis.about.com/od/asnews/Ankylosing_Spondylitis_Support_Groups_Online_Forum_Chat_Room.htm
Asked by dee dee - 22 months ago
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Reiter's syndrome along with Ankylosing Spondylitis
I was diag. in 95 with Ankylosing Spondylitis. i was never diag. with clymidia. however i was told I was diag. in 95 with Ankylosing Spondylitis. i was never diag. with clymidia. however i was...
Sep 06, 2008
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ankylosing spondylitis
My other-half has something called Ankylosing Spondylitis - a hereditary form of arthritis which My other-half has something called Ankylosing Spondylitis - a hereditary form of arthritis ...
Jul 15, 2005
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Ankylosing_spondylitis And Starch Foods
://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ankylosing_spondylitis Basically i have very stiff joints and although I am only 32 that I have the following condition http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ankylosing_spondylitis...
Jul 20, 2008
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I have ankylosing spondylitis currently take Humira and antiflamitories. I avoid sugar and certain meats like chicken an...
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Has anyone developed arthritis during or post tx? I have read of an autoimmune relationship with hcv, but nothing on ...
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Has anyone had or know anyone that has had surgery...
I have ankylosing spondylitis and had a spinal fusion almost 2 years ago. recovery was long and I suffered several bad arthritist attacks after surgery because i was unable to take certain medicines after surgery(in...
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Does anyone have information on surgery for Ankylosing spondylitis? Does...
That depends on what areas are affected and how it has effected your quality of life. I think if I were in pain all the time, and surgery was indicated or an option I would...
Protect Your Joints
Arthritis can render your joints very painful, especially in your hands. You can protect your hands from further damage by avoiding pushing, pulling, or twisting movements. There are additional things you can do to avoid further joint damage, such as increasing the size of toothbrush handles with foam. This slide show from the Mayo Clinic will guide you through more tips.
Hand Exercises for Arthritis
Do you have arthritis pain in your hands? This slide show from the Mayo Clinic will guide you through exercises which can be done daily, or several times a day, that will help to alleviate the pain of arthritis. Performing these movements with your hands submerged in warm water may provide even more relief.
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