What is the treatment for ankylosing spondylitis ? injury due to slip & fall 2001, had p/t. three herniated discs (l3/4/5)- caused foot to swell.

Conservative: Ankylosing spondylitis is a progressive condition mainly treated by rheumatologists. It is not due to trauma, but can be aggravated by trauma. The spine slowly auto-fuses and becomes stiff, but can also develop a kyphoscoliotic curvature. There are exercises designed to maintain posture, but in severe cases surgery may be required to correct spinal imbalance.

No easy treatment: Anklosing spondylitis can be managed best with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicine, exercise and physical therapy. Sometimes surgery on the spine to stablize it, orthotics for the feet may help. The swelling may be helped with compression stockings. See a neuro surgeon or a orthopaedic doctor that specailizes in the back for the best help along with a rheumatologist.