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TREATING - HOW IS ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS TREATED ?


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There is no cure for ankylosing spondylitis. However, ankylosing spondylitis can be treated and its effects can be minimized.

NSAIDS are most commonly used for the treatment of AS, which is not at all surprising since NSAIDS (the acronym stands for nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) are used to treat and control inflammation. Inflammation in patients with ankylosing spondylitis can lead to permanent joint damage, loss of range of motion in joints, and even to the need for joint replacment.

The use of NSAIDS can potentially result in intestinal stomach problems such as ulcers and heartburn.

Another class of drugs used for the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis are DMARDS (the acronym stands for disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs). DMARDs can be used to treat severe cases of ankylosing spondylitis, but have their own side effects also. Treating AS with DMARDs can potentially result in lowered white blood cell and platelet count, and possibly liver damage, making periodic montitoring a necessity.

It should be said that DMARDS include biological response modifiers, or biologics for short. Biologics are used for treating inflammation in individuals with ankylosing spondylitis as well in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis. Biologics have distinguished themselves from other drugs by their ability to significantly slow the advance of AS, and to treat spinal arthritis. However, biologics are immune suppressors and can potentially make an individual more susceptible to infection.

Finally, to alleviate severe symptoms, cortisone injections may be used and for those with iritis, cortisone eye drops may be used.




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