Hello doctor,
I am suffering from ankylosing spondylitis from two years. Can you please tell me whether there are chances to slow the disease progression and how?
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
There are four modes of therapy for ankylosing spondylitis.
- NSAID group.
- Steroid.
- Disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs such as Methotrexate.
- TNF blocker like Adalimumab.
- Physiotherapy also should be done.
- Avoid smoking.
- Maintain good posture.
If inflammation is much more, only then steroid is prescribed. TNF blocker is prescribed if NSAIDs and disease-modifying drugs are not working.
Consult spine surgeon for examinationHope this will help you.
For more information consult a general practitioner online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/general-practitioner
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