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    Ankylosing Spondylitis Guide

    1. Overview & Facts

      1. What Is Ankylosing Spondylitis?
      2. Causes of Ankylosing Spondylitis
      3. Types and Stages
      4. Latest Research

    2. Symptoms & Signs

      1. Symptoms of Ankylosing Spondylitis
      2. Disease Progression
      3. Flare-Ups

    3. Diagnosis & Tests

      1. How Doctors Diagnose Ankylosing Spondylitis
      2. Newly Diagnosed
      3. Specialist Visit: What to Expect

    4. Treatment & Care

      1. Your Ankylosing Spondylitis Care Team
      2. How to Treat Ankylosing Spondylitis
      3. Medications for AS
      4. Side Effects of Medications
      5. Nondrug Treatments
      6. Surgeries and Procedures
      7. Natural Treatments

    5. Living & Managing

      1. Living With

        1. Pain Management for Your Back
        2. Tips for Daily Life
        3. Healthy Habits
        4. Exercise for AS
        5. Low-Starch Diet for AS
        6. Posture Tips
        7. Pros and Tools to Help With AS
        8. AS and Your Job
        9. The Costs of AS

      2. Complications

        1. Complications of Ankylosing Spondylitis
        2. AS Affects More Than Your Back
        3. Things That Could Make AS Worse
        4. Conditions You Might Have With AS
        5. How AS Can Affect Your Eyes

    6. Support & Resources

      1. Talking to Your Family and Friends About AS
      2. How to Get Support
      3. Other Resources

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