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Ankylosing spondylitis may be portrayed as a ‘man’s disease’ — but it’s anything but to the hundreds of thousands of women living with it, many undiagnosed.
Almost half of patients had major improvements in their disease activity compared to only 7 percent of those given a placebo.
If you have chronic back pain that wakes you up in the second half of the night, it could be a type of inflammatory arthritis called ankylosing spondylitis.
People with ankylosing spondylitis have an elevated risk of DVT and pulmonary embolisms. Here’s how to protect yourself.
Sacroiliitis is inflammation of one or both of your sacroiliac joints. Called SI joints for short, they are situated on each side of your spine, and connect the sacrum (or base of your spine) to the ilium (the top part...
Experiencing pain or limited range of motion in your shoulder? Here’s what could be causing the problem.
The list of AS symptoms is long, but these lifestyle adjustments can help you start to feel better.
Besides seeing your doctor regularly and following your treatment plan, staying active is probably the best thing you can do to manage your AS.
These pain-soothing tips from doctors and fellow patients may help you find new solutions for your arthritis symptoms.
Some are available over the counter; some by prescription only. Here’s how your doctor thinks through which NSAID is best for your health needs.