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Would crutches be helpful for morning pain of ankylosing spondylitis. finding it hard to stand/walk. muscle spasms and severe pain in back & ankles
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Yes: Bilateral crutches or a walker will off weight the low back and hips significantly. See a pain doctor to look for other ways to decrease this pain as well
Answered 10/12/2017
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