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Suggest Treatment For Ankylosing Spondylitis
I have ankylosing spongilitis since I was 18 years old. I'm now going 48 years old and my spine has completely fused up reducing 6 inches in my height. The pain was gone for a couple of years and now is recurring in my neck portion. My Rheumatologist prescribed me methtrexate which I used to take 15 years ago. Please advise how I can avoid the pain
Fri, 26 Sep 2014
Hello,Thanks for your query.After going through your query I came to know that you have ankylosing spongilitis since you were 18 years old . You are now going 48 years old and your spine has completely fused up reducing 6 inches in your height. You want to know how you can avoid pain . You can take analgesic (diclofenac three times after meals) to reduce pain. You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it.I do hope that you have found something helpful.If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health.Take care
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