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HLA-B27, Depressed, Feels Stiffness, Back Weakness. Precaution?

Dear Sir, I have learnt a lot about your goodself and want to share some personal concern with you.My brother aged 27 yrs suffer with HLA B 27 from last 6- 7 yrs and he is very much depressed with the ailment ,He always having stiffness and he feel his back very weak.there is no much movement in his neck . I just want from ur goodness what precaution he try to smooth his life? Is this ailment is curable ?
Tue, 23 Oct 2012
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hi..this is a painful disorder called ankylosing spondylitis..now-a-days immunological treatment is available for this..so just consult a rheumatologist and live a healthy life..thanks..
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HLA-B27, Depressed, Feels Stiffness, Back Weakness. Precaution?

hi..this is a painful disorder called ankylosing spondylitis..now-a-days immunological treatment is available for this..so just consult a rheumatologist and live a healthy life..thanks..