HomeAnswersRheumatologyankylosing spondylitisI have AS since 10 years. Please suggest better medicines.

I have AS since 10 years. Please suggest better medicines.

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Published At July 14, 2018
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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I have suffered from AS since 10 years. I manage it by diet, walking, and a few simple exercises. But since three months, I am suffering from right leg pain with neck pain, right eye redness and pain (HLA-B27 positive) and getting some pain relief tablets along with B12 injections, and Vitamin D3 60K tablets. I am also diabetic since 10 years. Please suggest better medicines.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic problem and lifelong. However, treatment is very important because the fusion of joints may cause problems with the movements of the body. Redness of eye is calledscleritisand can occur in AS. NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) are the first line of drugs and if the patient fails to improve with them, then biologics are given. You need to get evaluated and examined by a rheumatologist for disease activity to look at which treatment you will need at this point. The activity is calculated by physically examining the patient and doing a few investigations like ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate) and CRP (C-reactive protein).

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am a 58-year-old. What type of biologics is suitable for me?

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Few biological meds are approved by FDA which include Infliximab, and Adalimumab, Eternacept, and Golilumab. Infliximab is most commonly used. Consult a specialist doctor, discuss with him or her, and start taking the medicine with their consent.

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

You are most welcome.

Thank you.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Ashaq Hussain Parrey
Dr. Ashaq Hussain Parrey

Rheumatology

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