HLA B-27 Health Feed

Hi I am Dr Akshay from Fortis Hospital, New Delhi. In my opinion there is no permanent cure for Ankylosing Spondylitis as it is a condition with genetic predisposition. But you can still do a lot of things from your side to make your life more comfortable. The best solution can be provided by rheumatologists. Do not hesitate to contact me in case of further queries. Thanks & Regards Dr Akshay Kumar Saxena

yes it is Ankylosing spondylitis. it is controlled with medicines, fomentation and exercises. take special care to lungs . stem cell therapy is treatment of choice.

Hlab27 positive patients can have recurrent episodes of arthritis which is known as spondyloarthritis. It's basically one disease you have. Take advice of rheumatologist. You can visit arthritisrheumindia website. Best wishes.

Sleep with a pillow under your knees. ... Work your core. ... Increase your calcium and vitamin D intake. ... Change your shoes. ... Straighten up. ... Don't slump over your desk. ...

Ankylosing spondylitis is a cause of back pain in adolescents and young adults. Ankylosing spondylitis is a form of chronic inflammation of the spine and the sacroiliac joints chronic inflammation in these areas causes pain and stiffness in and around the spine, including the neck, middle back, lower back, and buttocks. Over time, chronic inflammation of the spine (spondylitis) can lead to a complete cementing together (fusion) of the vertebrae, a process referred to as ankylosis. Ankylosis causes loss of mobility of the spine. Pt treatment deep breathing for lung expansion and stretching exercises to improve spine and joint mobility. Are also advised to sleep on a firm mattress and avoid the use of a pillow in order to prevent spine curvature. Aerobic exercise is generally encouraged as it promotes full expansion of the breathing muscles and opens the airways of the lungs.

This problem of yours can be or may be Ankylosing Spondylitis which is an Orthopedic issue of spine or Sacroiliac joint affecting the cartilage or disc , compressing the spine which leads to pain and joint stiffness. Usually HLAB-27 is Positive in Ankylosing Spondylitis patients

Cold compresses can help reduce swelling in the area. Cooling also helps to numb sharp pain. Apply an ice pack for up to 20 minutes, up to five times a day. Use a frozen gel pack, ice cubes in a plastic bag, or a bag of frozen peas. Wrap the cold pack in a soft towel. Do not apply a cold pack directly to skin. Heat therapyheat helps to relax tense muscles and soothe a stiff area. It can help with muscle pain and arthritis in the shoulder. Use a heated gel pack, heating pad or a hot water bottle.

Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding on it. Spring beds, folding beds or thick matress are harmful use no pillow under the head. Do hot fomantation. Paracetamol 250mg od & sos x 5days. Caldikind plus 1tab od x10. Do neck back knee & general exercises. It may have to be further investigated. Make sure you are not allergic to any of the medicines you are going to take. For emergency treatment contact your nearest hospital or family doctor. If it does not give relief in 4-5days, contact me again. Why not discuss with me in a video conference? (facility provided by lybrate. Com)

If you are confirmed about above mentioned test and diagnosis then I would like to suggest you first educate yourself about this condition and disease. It is very much important to understand about this condition. Without knowing it you can not understand remedial part of it. Next you need to be in regulor touch with rheumatologist physiotherapist and occupational therapist for treatment of it. Do regular ROM exercise of all joints and specially little bit more on left hip joint as u mentioned. May be there will be need of orthopaedics too later in life. Maintain your activity of daily living skills, breathing exercises, walk in rising sun time etc etc take nutrious diet too as dietician will suggest you

Get your blood counts done with esr, if counts are ok, steroid injection in the knee can be given. Could also try changing methotrexate to leflunamide- consult your rheumatologist for the same.