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    • Ankylosing Spondylitis
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      • What Is Ankylosing Spondylitis?
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      • Understanding Ankylosing Spondylitis: Treatment
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      • Pros and Tools to Help With Ankylosing Spondylitis
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    Treatment

    1. Understanding Ankylosing Spondylitis: Treatment

      1. Understanding Ankylosing Spondylitis: Treatment

        Ankylosing therapies therapies offer ways to manage pain, ease or slow the damage to joints, and treat other symptoms.

      2. Latest Research on Ankylosing Spondylitis

        Experts continue to find new data about the possible causes and treatment options for ankylosing spondylitis.

      3. Clinical Trials for Ankylosing Spondylitis: What to Know

        Participating in an ankylosing spondylitis clinical trial can be beneficial, but they're not always a good fit for everyone.

    2. Medications

      1. Medications for Ankylosing Spondylitis

        Several types of medications may stop or delay spinal problems and ease your pain and swelling from ankylosing spondylitis.

      2. DMARDs for Ankylosing Spondylitis

        In ankylosing spondylitis, your immune system produces inflammation. DMARDs calm your immune system to relieve pain.

      3. Sulfasalazine for Ankylosing Spondylitis

        Sulfasalazine can protect your joints from damage and helps keep you from becoming disabled from ankylosing spondylitis.

      4. TNF Inhibitors for Ankylosing Spondylitis

        TNF inhibitors are drugs designed to suppress the immune system, target TNF, and lower inflammation in your joints.

      5. JAK Inhibitors for Ankylosing Spondylitis

        JAK inhibitors are a newer addition to ankylosing spondylitis treatment.

      6. Stem Cell Therapy for Ankylosing Spondylitis

        Researchers are studying new ways to manage ankylosing spondylitis. Get the facts about stem cell therapy.

      7. Side Effects of Ankylosing Spondylitis Meds

        Medication is often the first-line treatment for ankylosing spondylitis. Sometimes these drugs may cause side effects.

    3. Nondrug Treatments

      1. Natural Treatments for Ankylosing Spondylitis

        Exercise, lifestyle changes, and natural treatments can help keep ankylosing spondylitis from getting worse.

      2. Newly Diagnosed With Ankylosing Spondylitis?

        Once you have your ankylosing spondylitis diagnosis, these strategies can help you get on track.

      3. Why Ankylosing Spondylitis Flares Happen and What Can Help

        Ankylosing spondylitis flare-ups can be common. Researchers don’t have an official definition of what happens in a flare. 

      4. Ankylosing Spondylitis Surgeries and Procedures

        Surgery for ankylosing spondylitis is rare. Your doctor may suggest it if your condition is severe.

      5. Fracture Stabilization and Ankylosing Spondylitis

        Surgery can stabilize a spinal fracture in ankylosing spondylitis. Your doctor will help you decide if it’s right for you.

      6. Exercise for Ankylosing Spondylitis

        Exercise is one of the best things you can do to help manage symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis.

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