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Ankylosing spondylitis
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Ongoing discussions - Ankylosing spondylitis
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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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- What medication are you on for your AS?
Hello, What medication are you taking to combat your AS? Do you find it effective? What medications have you tried in the past? Don't forget that you can evaluate and comment on your medications on
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- AS: Consentyx and Humira
Hi all, I have AS and gave been prescribed CONSENTYX as HUMIRA didn't work. Has anyoneone else had experience with this injection,?
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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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- What to eat with AS?
Hi all, Does anyone follow a specific diet for AS? I am not great in the kitchen and easily get discouraged.. especially because there are so many different tips for a healthy diet with AS. Some say t
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- Fractures and worse
Seems like it's a week of drama for us all....I tried to move a typical Balinese couch ( known as a day bed here) and it was impossibly heavy for me. I felt a loud click and wondered what I had done t
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- Stress
There's something I need to talk about. Does being over stressed with family or work problems make the pain levels much worse. It could be an argument within the family or a friend, or in my case I wa
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