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Can my husband take Adalimumab for ankylosing spondylitis?
Query: Hello doctor,My husband is suffering from ankylosing spondylitis, and he is under treatment since last year. His doctor has now suggested Adfrar 40 injections along with physiotherapy and a belt. The doctor has also suggested halting swimming until further instructions. I am looking for a second opi... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your reports (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), and his disease does look quite severe. Developing a compression fracture is an indication that the disease activity is high. The reason for stopping exercises would be the f... Read Full »
Is rheumatoid factor a genetic disorder?
Query: Hello doctor,I have a question relating to my deceased father. I obtained his medical records after his death. While searching through his records to gain a better understanding of what may happen to me, I found he was positive for the rheumatoid factor and had been diagnosed with ankylosing spondyl... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Well, I do not think you should be worried about anything. Firstly rheumatoid factor is not transmitted genetically unlike HLA- B27 (human leucocyte antigen). Secondly, it can be positive in a lot of people but does not cause any symptoms. Thirdly, you have been test... Read Full »
Can one live a long life by continuing Remicade infusions?
Query: Hello doctor,I am having ankylosing spondylitis (HLA-B27 Positive) and had six Remicade infusions till now. I responded to the Remicade infusions very well. But after almost three months of every infusion, gradually I received the pain again. I want to know if a person can live a normal life if he c... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Well yes, it does happen sometimes that the disease goes into remission and does not come back again. But when it does, it is something hard to say. I suggest you continue exercises and a short course of painkillers when you get the pain. The point is to prolon... Read Full »