How rare of a condition is ankylosing spondylitis and is there a cure?
2007-10-21 05:08:12 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ People with Disabilities
No at present there is no cure for any type of arthritis. It is not rare. This comes from a very good website:
Overview
Ankylosing spondylitis (pronounced ank-kih-low-sing spon-dill-eye-tiss), or AS, is a form of arthritis that primarily affects the spine, although other joints can become involved. It causes inflammation of the spinal joints (vertebrae) that can lead to severe, chronic pain and discomfort. In the most advanced cases (but not in all cases), this inflammation can lead to new bone formation on the spine, causing the spine to fuse in a fixed, immobile position, sometimes creating a forward-stooped posture. This forward curvature of the spine is called kyphosis. More information on kyphosis and fusion can be found in the complications section.
http://www.spondylitis.org/
2007-10-21 13:14:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
For positive "natural" information from "genuine" doctors, I would suggest that you read books from Dr. Mehmet Oz and Dr. Cass Ingram. They are available in your nearest library. I would also research the websites below.
2007-10-21 20:15:18 · answer #2 · answered by In God We Trust 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Its not rare to me since I have it, since 89, I take my meds, it has progressed some but I have other problems as well, Just take your arthritis meds and thats about all you can do. Faith in God helps me since I am a Christian. Good luck and Best Wishes.
2007-10-21 15:44:06 · answer #3 · answered by victor 7707 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
google it
2007-10-21 12:23:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋