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Can ankylosing spondylitis be cured?

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There is no cure for AS, and the course of the disease is unpredictable.

First answer by Gale Ency. of Alt Med. Last edit by Gale Ency. of Alt Med. Contributor trust: 16 [recommend contributor ]. Question popularity: 1 [recommend question].

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How do you live with ankylosing spondylitis?
You don't. You exist in pain every day.
How does Ankylosing spondylitis begin?
It generally begins with lower back pain that progresses up the spine. The pain may eventually become crippling
What causes Ankylosing Spondylitis?
the causes for ankylosing spondolytis are not known as is the case with many form of arthritis. There seems to be anassociation with a gene called HLA--B27.Nearly nine of ten people with AS test...
What alternative treatments are there for ankylosing spondylitis?
To reduce inflammation, various herbal remedies, including white willow (Salix Alba ), yarrow (Achillea millefolium ), and lobelia (Lobelia inflata ), may be helpful.
How is Ankylosing spondylitis treated?
Physical therapists use exercises to prevent a stooped posture and breathing problems when the spine starts to fuse. Back braces may be used to prevent continued deformity of the spine and ribs