Question 1

i have ankylosing spondilitis and starting to get hump, what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Exercise : This means that your signs are increasing . You need to talk to your treating doctor to begin physical therapy  to help in improvement of posture, along with bracing, & flexibility exercises. Yoga may be beneficial

Question 2

do a lot of people get ankylosing spondylitis?

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No: Ankylosing spondylitis is a disorder that is not common. Osteoarthritis, which is the arthritis most adults develop, is much more common. If for some reason you feel that you or someone you know has as, see a rheumatologist or your primary doctor for the appropriate tests.

Question 3

what things make it more likely to get ankylosing spondylitis?

Accepted Answer

Environement,genetic: We know than genetics  paly a big  role - especially with teh gentic  marker  hla-b-27 buy environmental exposures  can be important in  some of the reactive  arthritis diagnoses. Is there  anything you can do to to prevent it? If you ar e genetically prone - we  don't  know. In some of the reactive  arthritis diagnoses - there is previous exposure  to certain bacteria  that  play a role.

Question 4

i'm 35 year old and from last 8 year's i have ankylosing spondylitis. my hight is 5'7" and my weight is 55 kg.how i can get some weight and be healthy?

Accepted Answer

BMI 19.7 (normal): according to the numbers you provided, normal range for body mass index is between 18.5 and 25, yours is on the lower side of the normal range, better keep it this way given that you have ankylosing spondylitis, your best bet with this condition is to keep moving and exercise as much as you can, good luck

Question 5

im experiencing a selective loss of smell and taste, and aches and pains with headache. i do have spondylitis and aches and pains are normal for me, but these seems worse, as does the fatigue. should i get tested for covid?

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COVID 19:  Although your symptoms could be from a variety of condition- COVID 19 is most surely on that list. COVID 19 sx’s: dry cough, shortness of breath, chest tightness, nasal congestion,  sneezing, fever, headache, sore throat, feeling tired, loss of sense of taste/smell, decreased appetite, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, chills &amp; muscle aches. Do think testing is prudent.

Question 6

i have ankylosing spondylitis and recently started to get  nasal ulcers. is it related?

Accepted Answer

Possibly Related: Ankylosing spondylitis is caused by immune system dysfunction. Nasal ulcerations can also result from immune system problems.

Question 7

what could cause deep pain in left eye w/ movement(looking to the side) get neck pain/spasms alot and have possible spondylitis could it be from neck?

Accepted Answer

Might be  eye  muscl: This might  be the eye muscles.  Ask your  doctor  to have  you see an ophthalmologist or a near-0pthamologist

Question 8

family has ankylosing spondylitis(as) gene, hla-b27 that comes from dad. currently mine is inactive. but there is a medicine that could potentially trigger autoimmune disease which i was explained was as, could mine get triggered by this med if taken?

Accepted Answer

: You rephrase this question. Currently, we do not have any knowledge about any med which can trigger an autoimmune disease.

Question 9

is it safe to get laser eye surgery if i have ankylosing spondylitis?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: If you have not had eye issues in the past, or if your eye problems have been well controlled for at least 3-6 months you could consider eye surgery.  However, if you currently or recently had uveitis or other eye issues, it would be best to wait until these are better controlled.

Question 10

positive blood test for ankylosing spondylitis. 2 cases of iritis in 4 mos. no other symptoms like joint pain. aside from iritis, will i get joint pain?

Accepted Answer

See below: It sounds like you are positive for hla-b27antigen. There is a good chance that you have joint involvement one day.  However; it may be in the form of a different seronegative spondyloarthropathy besides ankylosing spondylitis.  I would recommend that you consider seeing rheumatologist for an evaluation but also to be considered for therapy for your eyes since you have 2 attacks of iritis.

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I'm 35 year old and from last 8 year's i have ankylosing spondylitis. my hight is 5'7" and my weight is 55 kg.how i can get some weight and be healthy?

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Im experiencing a selective loss of smell and taste, and aches and pains with headache. i do have spondylitis and aches and pains are normal for me, but these seems worse, as does the fatigue. should i get tested for covid?

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I have ankylosing spondylitis and recently started to get nasal ulcers. is it related?

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What could cause deep pain in left eye w/ movement(looking to the side) get neck pain/spasms alot and have possible spondylitis could it be from neck?

A member asked:

Family has ankylosing spondylitis(as) gene, hla-b27 that comes from dad. currently mine is inactive. but there is a medicine that could potentially trigger autoimmune disease which i was explained was as, could mine get triggered by this med if taken?

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Is it safe to get laser eye surgery if i have ankylosing spondylitis?

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Positive blood test for ankylosing spondylitis. 2 cases of iritis in 4 mos. no other symptoms like joint pain. aside from iritis, will i get joint pain?

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