Ankylosing Spondylitis
Also called: Rheumatoid spondylitis Ankylosing spondylitis is a type of arthritis of the spine. It causes swelling between your vertebrae, which are the disks that make up your spine, and in the joints between your spine and pelvis. Ankylosing spondylitis is an autoimmune disease. more...
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My mother died on June 24, 2008 and we think it is due to the Enbril.. My brother, 35 and I, 39 both have AS.....I have FINALLY found the meds that work for me...Cymbalta...40mg, Methadone prescribed 3x a day, but right now only taking one, and xanex 3mgXR... you may email me anytime....Kiley kiley789@aol.com
by kiwi99, 1 replies, updated about 1 month ago.I am a 50 yr. old female, diaognoised with AS a yr. ago and Osteopenia with a compressed fracture. I have taken different meds. for the AS and now my doctor wants me to start on methatrex for the AS and reclast for the Osteopeina. I am afraid of these drugs because of the side effects. My question is has anybody taken these drugs and did they have any of the side effects?
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What is Ankylosing Spondylitis?
Also called: Rheumatoid spondylitis
Ankylosing spondylitis is a type of arthritis of the spine. It causes swelling between your vertebrae, which are the disks that make up your spine, and in the joints between your spine and pelvis. Ankylosing spondylitis is an autoimmune disease . This means your immune system, which normally protects your body from infection, attacks your body's own tissues. The disease is more common and more severe in men. It often runs in families. Early symptoms include back pain and stiffness. These problems often start in late adolescence or early adulthood. Over time, ankylosing spondylitis can fuse your vertebrae together, limiting movement. Symptoms can worsen or improve or stop altogether. The disease has no cure, but medicines can relieve the pain, swelling and other symptoms. Exercise can also help.
