Smoking with ankylosing spondylitis? The worst idea ever!
Nowadays, it’s a widely accepted fact that smoking tobacco is harmful to your health in so many ways. In fact, an estimated 80,000 people die each year from diseases caused by smoking in the UK alone. This could be anything from a cancer, lung and heart diseases to...
What happens at biologics clinic for ankylosing spondylitis, a patient’s perspective
Yesterday I finished my last day of University and I am officially a graduand until my graduation in July, and what better way to celebrate than learning how to inject a biological medication for the first time… Obviously I am joking but I do feel like this...
Managing your ankylosing spondylitis
Unfortunately you can’t cure ankylosing spondylitis but you can successfully manage it following steps below. We’ll get in more detail on every aspect of treatment, but for now enjoy those top tips for managing your AS. See a rheumatologist. It’s crucial that...
Get Moving! The importance of exercise with ankylosing spondylitis
Exercise is the single most important thing you can do to help yourself. The fitter and more flexible you are, the easier it will be to deal with your stiffness and pain. To successfully manage your ankylosing spondylitis it’s not enough to rely on medication, you do...Join ASone Community
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