Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory disease primarily affecting your spine. It can lead to severe pain and stiffness in your back and neck, sometimes causing parts of your spine to fuse in a fixed position if untreated.
While every experience is unique, common ankylosing spondylitis symptoms may include:
Managing ankylosing spondylitis starts with daily habits, including:
A variety of specialty medications are available for ankylosing spondylitis. They help by reducing inflammation in your spine and other joints, slowing disease progression, reducing pain, and improving your mobility and function.
While specialty medications for ankylosing spondylitis can be highly effective, they may cause side effects like injection site reactions, headaches, nausea, or increased risk of infection. Contact your doctor if you experience an severe or ongoing side effects.
Medications used for ankylosing spondylitis
For the first time … I’m a direct part of the process.”
Connie, AndHealth Ankylosing Spondylitis Patient
33% decrease in symptoms
Measured using the BASDAI index score
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