How can I start managing AS with nutrition?

Question

Hi doctor,

I have pain in my back and joints a lot, and I think it could be because of ankylosing spondylitis. Does ankylosing spondylitis cause more pain than rheumatoid arthritis? Should I be changing my diet to help reduce the inflammation? I am not sure if inflammation from the diet helps with these kinds of arthritis. What nutrition plan should I follow to reduce the pain? Is this pain normal for spondylitis?

Thanks.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

I wanted to help you regarding your symptoms of back pain and joint pain. As you are concerned about your back pain and ankylosing spondylitis. Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the spine and sacroiliac joints which is associated with strong genetic and environmental factors.

The typical patient is a man less than 30 years old with a gradual onset of low back pain, worse during the night with spinal morning stiffness relieved by exercise. Pain radiates from sacroiliac joints to hips or buttocks, and usually improves towards the end of the day.

There is a progressive loss of spinal movement (all directions) hence thoracic expansion. It is more common in males. I do not think that you may have ankylosing spondylitis. The probable diagnosis is rheumatoid arthritis. Kindly consult with me to make your diagnosis properly and get your health back.

I hope this information will help you.

Thanks.