Ankylosing spondylitis Forum
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Ongoing discussions - Ankylosing spondylitis
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- Does anyone else in your family have ankylosing spondylitis? Is it hereditary?
Hello everyone, How are you today? If you haven't seen it already, we recently published an article all about ankylosing spondylitis, going over its definition, who is affected, the treatments, and
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- How do you manage your AS flares?
Flares in ankylosing spondylitis can be mild or severe, and can include pain and fatigue. What helps you personally manage your flares? Is it just your usual pain medication or do you also use comple
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- AS and exercise: How do you stay active?
Exercising is very important for your AS, as it helps you become stronger and more flexible which in its turn strengthens your resistance to pain and makes you able deal with it better. You can take
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- Cimzia (certolizumab) and weight gain
Hi, I've been on Cimzia for probably about a year now after having been on Enbrel and Humira. I haven't had a second to myself really in the past year between COVID and changing jobs and some other
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- Natural remedies for ankylosing spondylitis
What natural treatments/therapies do you know that can help reduce pain linked to ankylosing spondylitis, and other symptoms of this chronic condition? Have you ever been recomended such treatment/th
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- Physiotherapy Rehabilitation for AS
Hello, I’m Alan, In January I was diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis, Tracing the symptoms It seems I have had this since I was 15. I am now 56, so that is just over 40 years (I told them it hurt
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- 7 Driving Tips for Ankylosing Spondylitis
Driving a car when you have ankylosing spondylitis can present a number of potential challenges. From getting in and out of cars, to turning your head and body to check for other cars while on the roa
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- 9 Arthritis Pain Relief Tips for Winter Weather
Many arthritis sufferers complain of aching joints during the cold season. Whether the joint pain/weather connection is scientifically true or not, you can still use these arthritis pain-relief tips w
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- 9 exercise and posture tips for AS patients
Exercise may be the last thing on your mind when you have ankylosing spondylitis (AS). Pain, stiffness, and discomfort can make it difficult to move around. But did you know that once you get starte
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