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How effective is ibuprofen (advil) for treating ankylosing spondylitis?
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Probably not the: best treatment for AS. Better treatments exist including prescription antiinflammatories and Rheumatologic medications
Answered 12/13/2016
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Hi there! I have been diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis in the last few months but still waiting for rheumatologist to confirm treatment plan. I'm on cocodamol 30/500 (3-4 doses per day) and also take ibuprofen 2x200mg 3 times per day. The stiffness a
I have ankylosing spondylitis but I can't take ibuprofen because I nsve a few stomach ulcers im in a lot of pain in my lower back and hip swollen is there anything else I can do?
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