Question 1

can ankylosing spondylitis effect you much?

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Maybe: It can cause pain, lead to fixed deformities of the spine and place you at higher risk for a spinal fracture in a fall or accident scenario due to loss of flexibility.  You should see a rheumatologist for treatment.

Question 2

how do you diagnose ankylosing spondylitis ?

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Usually by having : A complete physical exam along with having blood studies done and possibly some x-rays.

Question 3

what do you recommend for ankylosing spondylitis?

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Enbrel (etanercept): Read the side effects it works well but has a few problems.

Question 4

what is the best way to treat ankylosing spondylitis?

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It depends: It depends somewhat of the severity of the disease but TNF agents such as Enbrel or Remicade (infliximab) are the mist effective therapies.

Question 5

how can you tell if someone has ankylosing spondylitis?

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Let us see: Early signs and symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis may include pain and stiffness in your lower back and hips, especially in the morning and after periods of inactivity.
Your blood can be tested for the hla-b27 gene. X-ray, cat scan, mri.

Question 6

what symptoms make you think of ankylosing spondylitis?

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YOUNG MEN/AM PAIN: This is one of the few rheumatic diseases that affect more men then women. Most patients are men between 20 to 40 years old with worse morning stiffness and pain which improves as you become more active. It typically affects the spine first but can cause joint pain in other areas such as the knees and hips. It is a disease that most patients have a positive blood test called an hla-b27.

Question 7

what tests are needed to detect ankylosing spondylitis?

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Ankylosing spondy: Patients may have elevated cbc, esr, hla-b27 antigen, and abnormal x-rays of the spine and pelvis. 

Reference http://www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/pubmedhealth/pmh0001457/.

Question 8

what are the tests to see if you have ankylosing spondylitis?

Accepted Answer

A plain spine xray: A young person with back pain unrelated to injury , which is increasing over time should be evaluated.

Question 9

which unprescripted medicine ismost effective for ankylosing spondylitis?

Accepted Answer

None: Over the counter meds are generally ineffective but you can try aleve (naproxen) or advil. Unfortunately, these do not prevent progression of the disease. See a rheumatologist for proper treatment.

Question 10

what shows up on mri in ankylosing spondylitis?

Accepted Answer

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.

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