Ankylosing

Spondylitis

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What it is and what can help.

It often affects men more than women and comes on in late teen early twenties. There can often be a long delay in diagnosis.

Treatment options have greatly improved in recent years with the advent of TNF blocker drugs. Exercise and physiotherapy remain a critical part of patient care however.

Useful Links

Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is a type of chronic (long-term) arthritis that affects parts of the spine, including bones, muscles and ligaments

  1. Top Tip. Join NASS a patient organization for AS patients.
  2. Arthritis research UK
  3. Arthrisitis care
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