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Should I Get Immediate Treatment For Ankylosing Spondylitis?
I have been on Humira for 12mths because of severe ankylosing spondylitis 44yrs duration. My inflammatory markers have increased and my Hba1c is also up. I was only told by the rheumatology nurse in general terms when she phoned me yesterday. I checked my urine today for blood sugar, but dip stick showed no sugar but showed leucocytes and blood. I have only one symptom of two/three months duration, extreme tiredness. I don t know whether the urine dip stick test is enough to bother my GP with, he isn t supportive. 42 yrs undiagnosed AS. 20yrs on morphine and fentanyl. I was diagnosed wrongly with chronic fatigue and treated with disbelief until I got diagnosed by seeing a rheumatologist privately. Is it something I should see my Dr about or leave it until my routine rheumatological appt in 3 months time
Mon, 3 Feb 2014
Ankylosing spondylitis is a problem which can not be cured but can be controlled. First of all avoid cold. Avoid air-conditioned spaces and bathing from cold water. Swimming is good for Ankylosing patient UUnfortunately there is no acute treatment for Ankylosing. Yoga is helpful as it prevent stiffness. Take calcium will also help. Steroids are helpful if disease is our of control.
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