While there is no cure for ankylosing spondylitis (AS), a treatment regimen that consists of physical therapy and medication can effectively ease a person's symptoms of joint pain, stiffness ...
TNF-blocking agents have proven very effective against ankylosing spondylitis in many patients, but can produce severe adverse effects and are ineffective in 30% of those treated. Researchers in ...
Having ankylosing spondylitis means taking time for therapy, medical appointments, and other responsibilities, which can leave little time for self-care. Your self-care plan should involve ...
Several studies have shown that tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-blockers are safe and effective short-term treatments for ankylosing spondylitis. Two open-label extension studies, published in Annals ...
Plus, if the rib joints at your back have more tension, as they do in ankylosing spondylitis, the front part of your body has to work harder when you breathe, says Deeba Minhas, MD, a ...
Doctors use a number of different names for ankylosing spondylitis. Each one describes a phase or stage of the disease. As you manage your ankylosing spondylitis, the last thing you need is for ...
In this case, the patient does not have features fully consistent with a diagnosis of Crohn's disease. The presentation is more in keeping with a diagnosis of ileitis of spondylarthropathy. It can ...