Dancer Alicia Graf Mack’s Ankylosing Spondylitis
Alicia Graf Mack was about 10 years old the first time doctors had to drain fluid from her knee. It would be more than a… Read More »Dancer Alicia Graf Mack’s Ankylosing Spondylitis
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What We Learned From Pain of Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) came for Lovaine Cohen with speed and force. Lovaine Cohen was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis in her 30s and needed to have… Read More »What We Learned From Pain of Ankylosing Spondylitis
Why It Takes So Long to Diagnose Ankylosing Spondylitis
Carlos Julio Aponte, MD, still remembers his ankylosing spondylitis (AS) patient No. 1. The man, a former traffic controller, was referred to Aponte more… Read More »Why It Takes So Long to Diagnose Ankylosing Spondylitis
New Developments for Ankylosing Spondylitis
By Kathryn Dao, MD as told to Kara Mayer Robinson In recent decades, major advancements have been made in our understanding of ankylosing spondylitis (AS).… Read More »New Developments for Ankylosing Spondylitis
Finally Turning to a Biologic to Treat My Ankylosing Spondylitis
By Chassity Stewart, as told to Hallie Levine I’m no stranger to autoimmune disease: I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, a type of inflammatory bowel… Read More »Finally Turning to a Biologic to Treat My Ankylosing Spondylitis
Hope for Ankylosing Spondylitis
By Anca Askanase, MD, as told to Hallie Levine Ankylosing spondylitis can be a devastating disease. But the good news is that the future is… Read More »Hope for Ankylosing Spondylitis
New Treatments for Ankylosing Spondylitis
By Abhijeet Danve, MD, as told to Hallie Levine I have studied and treated ankylosing spondylitis (AS) for almost 10 years. It’s a form of… Read More »New Treatments for Ankylosing Spondylitis
BIPOC With Ankylosing Spondylitis
Living with ankylosing spondylitis as a person of color: One woman shares her experiences. Source: https://www.webmd.com/arthritis/features/bipoc-as?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Being a Young Adult With Ankylosing Spondylitis
Living with ankylosing spondylitis as a young adult: One woman shares her story. Source: https://www.webmd.com/arthritis/features/young-adult-with-as?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Devices to Help With Ankylosing Spondylitis
Assistive devices, tools, gadgets, and aids to help you manage ankylosing spondylitis. Source: https://www.webmd.com/arthritis/features/devices-gadgets-help-as?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Ankylosing Spondylitis and Heart Disease
When you think of ankylosing spondylitis (AS), back pain is probably the first thing that comes to mind. But heart disease — an umbrella term… Read More »Ankylosing Spondylitis and Heart Disease
Treating Ankylosing Spondylitis With Biologics
Your doctor may prescribe certain treatments, like nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and physical therapy, to help your ankylosing spondylitis. But everyone is different: What works for… Read More »Treating Ankylosing Spondylitis With Biologics