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Can having ankylosing spondylitis mean i'll need to change job?
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Possibly: As can be an issue with bending and lifting. The treatment is aggressive moving / hep. Once you have stiffness, however, a job with minimal bending and twisting may be better for your performance requirements.
Answered 3/8/2017
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