Medically reviewed by: Dr. Gregory Bell, MD, AndHealth rheumatologist
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory disease primarily affecting your spine. It can lead to severe pain and stiffness in your back and neck, sometimes causing parts of your spine to fuse in a fixed position if untreated.
AndHealth treats people living with AS in Ohio and Indiana with a whole person, comprehensive approach. You will work with a coordinated rheumatology care team that includes a board-certified rheumatologist and a clinical pharmacist, both with decades of experience.
While every experience is unique, common ankylosing spondylitis symptoms may include one or more from this list.
These and any other symptoms will be evaluated as part of your appointments with the AndHealth rheumatology provider team.
Managing ankylosing spondylitis includes daily habits at home or on the go.
These lifestyle habits may be part of a personalized treatment plan that your AndHealth rheumatologist team creates for you, based on your health needs.
A variety of specialty medications are available for ankylosing spondylitis. They help by reducing inflammation in your spine and other joints, slowing disease progression, reducing pain, and improving your mobility and function. They are filled by a specialty pharmacy.
These medications may be considered for your ankylosing spondylitis treatment plan during your visits with your rheumatologist and clinical pharmacist providers.
Medications used for ankylosing spondylitis
For the first time … I’m a direct part of the process.”
Connie, AndHealth Ankylosing Spondylitis Patient
33% decrease in symptoms
Measured using the BASDAI index score
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