Ankylosing spondyl..: Ankylosing spondylitis(as) is a chronic inflammatory disease involving the joints of the spine and of the pelvis. A form of arthritis that can rigidly fuse the spinal bones--leading to stiffness&chronic back pain. A hereditary disease that has no cure: as symptoms are managed with physical therapy, exercise, & medications such as nsaids or immunosuppression drugs--best managed by a rheumatologist.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Ankylosing Spondylit: Ankylosing spondylitis can be treated and you need to be under the care of a specialist most often a rheumatologist for the optimal care and management. You can get further information on this from sites on the internet like spineuniverse.Com or spinehealth.Com to start. However, you should have an evaluation.
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