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I am hla b 27 positive n suffering from ankylosing spondylitis, done with bilateral hip replacement, n now neck fusion of all facet joints, taken remicad?
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For AS patients: An auto fusion of the spine is not uncommon and one has to exercise and maintain as best posture possible while this occurs. Weight control and not smoking are also important as well as controlling symptoms with medication as you are currently doing.
Answered 3/26/2013
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