Question 1

what in the world is ankylosing spondylitis?

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Joint inflammation: Ankylosing spondylitis is a long-term disease that causes inflammation of the joints between the spinal bones, and the joints between the spine and pelvis. It eventually causes the affected spinal bones to join together ("bamboo spine"). Cause unknown. Associated with hla-b27 antigen. Symptoms of night/morning stiffness better with exercise. Can also have eye and heart involvement.

Question 2

what is ankylosing spondylitis and how is it treated?

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It is a : An autoimmune immunologic disease of skeletal system primarily affecting the spine that causes severe inflammation leading to pain & leads to an auto fusion of the spine which can lead to a deformity  with the bone losing density & more susceptible to fracture due to stiffness & decreased density diagnosed by blood testing & x-rays with treatment range  : pt & medication as well as surgery.

Question 3

what shows up on mri in ankylosing spondylitis?

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Let us see: Magnetic resonance imaging (mri). Using radio waves and a strong magnetic field, MRI scans are better at visualizing soft tissues such as cartilage.

Question 4

does ankylosing spondylitis ever go  into remission?

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Yes: Yes.  The challenge is to maintain functional posture during the process.

Question 5

can masturbation be caused by ankylosing spondylitis?

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No: I have never heard of that association before. Let's just say no.

Question 6

is ankylosing spondylitis associated with pericarditis?

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Yes: Causes of pericarditis include collagen/vascualr diseases. (systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, scleroderma, acute rheumatic fever, wegener’s granulomatosis).

Question 7

do you know good treatments for ankylosing spondylitis?

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Yes: NSAIDs such as Celebrex, (celecoxib) indomethacin or diclofenac may be sufficient for mild cases. Sulfasalazine can help if NSAIDs do not. The most effective treatments are the biologic agents such as Remicade, Enbrel or Humira. See a rheumatologist.

Question 8

what is the test for people with ankylosing spondylitis?

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First an evaluation: First, tou need to be checked as there are  other diseases that can mimic one another and tests are not perfect.  Certain people can have a positive test and have no disease such as a hla b 27.

Question 9

effective nonsurgical treatments for  ankylosing spondylitis?

Accepted Answer

Medical treatment: Surgery is an option rarely taken and is of last resort. There is no cure but treatment exists that can change the lives of people with as. Whereas a progression to spine fusion and immobility was common in the past, current medications can lessen or even sometimes prevent such complications. The keys are early diagnosis and treatment by a rheumatologist.

Question 10

how effective is adalimumab for treating ankylosing spondylitis?

Accepted Answer

Adalimumab: Adalimumab is beneficial in the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis.

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