I was diagnosed with ankylosing spondilydis at the age of 25 and i am now 48 .but don't remember anything that was said about it, i have had pain

A.S. diagnosis: The first step you should take is to see a rheumatologist and confirm the diagnosis. Since 1998 the treatment for this disease has changed dramatically. This disease can affect every part of the body. A rheumatologist can help you to sort out what symptoms are part of ankylosing spondylitis and what may be a sign of a different problem.