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Suggest Treatment For Ankylosing Spondylitis

Hi. I was hoping to get some insight into ankylosing spondylitis and ehlers danlos syndrome. I recently had sacroiliac xrays done that show osteoarthritic changes to the si joint, and I have several other symptoms of AS. I am being sent to a genetic specialist as well for EDS. I was diagnosed with and had a spinal fusion for spondylolisthesis at 26, without any explanation for what caused the injury. I am always fatigued, bruise easily, and for years I have felt that my hip was popping in and out of position.
Mon, 13 Nov 2017
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Hello,my name is dr,Dorina Gurabardhi.I understand your concern.
Some advices that I can give to you are:
-Work with a physical therapist. Exercise is an important part of everyday treatment. When you strengthen the muscles that support the spine, you can boost your flexibility and lower pain.
- Use heat or ice.
-Take frequent breaks
-Practice good posture.
-Eat healthy food,foods with anti-inflammatory propertiessuch as those high in omega-3 fatty acids (like salmon) could help.
-Use non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs These include medications like ibuprofen and naproxen.
-Use corticosteroids if NSAIDs aren't enough to control your joint pain.
Hope my answer was helpful,if you have any other question I will be glad to answer,thanks!
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Suggest Treatment For Ankylosing Spondylitis

Hello,my name is dr,Dorina Gurabardhi.I understand your concern. Some advices that I can give to you are: -Work with a physical therapist. Exercise is an important part of everyday treatment. When you strengthen the muscles that support the spine, you can boost your flexibility and lower pain. - Use heat or ice. -Take frequent breaks -Practice good posture. -Eat healthy food,foods with anti-inflammatory propertiessuch as those high in omega-3 fatty acids (like salmon) could help. -Use non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs These include medications like ibuprofen and naproxen. -Use corticosteroids if NSAIDs aren t enough to control your joint pain. Hope my answer was helpful,if you have any other question I will be glad to answer,thanks!