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Hi, my wife has ankylosing spondylitis she is taking hydroxychloroquine I hope hcq drug doesn't have side effects like severe mental problems n hallucinations.

Dr. Kunal Aneja92%(104 ratings)

M.B.B.S., MS - Orthopaedics, DNB (Orthop...read more

Orthopedic Doctor•Delhi

Hello.
Don't worry hcq is not known to cause severe psychological problems. However drug interactions with other medications can be causing problems. I would like to know the list of medications she is taking, how well controlled her ankylosing spondylitis is and her present complaints to help you better.

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Asked for male, 33 years old from Kolkata

I am hla b27+ and suffering from ankylosing spondylitis. I take nsaid (indocap sr) when required. My problem is I am under weight. I stay alone for my job, so taking a proper foods is difficult for me. So I am looking for some supplements which I can take daily which can help me to gain some weight. As I am suffering from ankylosing spondylitis so I cannot take processed food, diary products and the good consisting of high carb and starch. So please suggest me some good supplement that can fulfill my requirements by keeping the above things in mind. Thank you.

Dr. Chirag V. Thakkar90%(146 ratings)

MBBS, MS - Orthopaedics, F. KUMC, Fellow...read more

Orthopedic Doctor•Vadodara

increasing weight will worsen your condition. take healthy food. You can start Vitamin and mineral supplement in addition. avoid non veg, take more of liquids and healthy veggies. swimming, suryanamaskar are best exercises

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Asked for male, 25 years old from Ratlam

I am diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis in 2013. I had right total hip replacement on 4-mar-2020 in mumbai railway hospital, discharged from hospital on 18-mar-2020, returned to ratlam (m.p.) next day. On 21-mar-2020 my right knee started swelling & soon after 8-10 days left knee also started swelling. I have pain sensation on lowest bone of both rib guage occasionally and neck & back pain. Can't visit mumbai due to covid-19. What do you suggest? Can I take prednisolone 5 mg for a week? It proven effective previously, not taken it since a long time. Prescribed meds: saaz 1gm bd etoricoxib 90 mg for pain (not working much). Non-prescribed meds: vitamin-c (orange tabs)

Dr. Swarup Sen (Pt)88%(134 ratings)

BPTh/BPT

Physiotherapist•Howrah

Your condition is clear to me. After thr need physiotherapy. If it's not done then your problem like pain, swelling is not decrease as movement are not be able to achieve. Flowing post operative thr rehab protocol as your needs. Don't be try to walk. Consultant you're doctor over the phone. They will be guide you. Best of luck. Thanks you.

Asked for male, 35 years old from Aurangabad

Hi I am 35 year old I am suffering from as from last 16 years aa per mri screening of dorsal and lumber spine shows clarification of the intervertebral discs anterior-posterior longitudinal ligaments is there any chance of improvement? Pls reply.

Dr. Swarup Sen (Pt)88%(134 ratings)

BPTh/BPT

Physiotherapist•Howrah

You are suffering from arthritis disease with take long term medication need regular active excrise like cycling, jogging, long distance walking, arobic excrise etc. Hope your problem keep under control.

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Health Query

What is the difference between bone tuberculosis and ankylosing spondylitis how they both are diagnose? It's is both are curable?

Dr. Rahul Rai91%(4705 ratings)

MSPT (Master of Physical Therapy), Bache...read more

Physiotherapist•Gorakhpur

Bone tb is diagnosed by elisa. Tb gold. Cbc .and bone ct or mri.
Ffor ankylosing spondylysis blood test hlab27.
U should counslt to orthopedics.
Dnt do self medication.

Asked for male, 23 years old from Chennai

What are the exercises allowed in ankylosing spondylitis except for swimming and yoga?

Dr. Hemang S Jani89%(483 ratings)

Master of Physical Therapy MPT CARDIO, B...read more

Physiotherapist•Rajkot

Some exercises like aerobics walking jogging, physiotherapy marma therapy and mild mobilization can be done effectively.

Asked for female, 25 years old from Lucknow

Hi, My brother has bamboo spine and I want to know what challenges and difficulties he will face in future?

Dr. Julie Mercy J David91%(41326 ratings)

Erasmus Mundus Master in Adapted Physica...read more

Physiotherapist•Chennai

Bending activities and other trunk rotation activities cannot be done. Refer a physiotherapists nearby for early prevention.

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Asked for male, 20 years old from Durgapur

I am 20 years old male and I am suffering from a serious autoimmune disease called ankrolytis spondylitis arthritis, does it has a permanent cure? And what's the best treatment?

Dr. Rahul Rai91%(4705 ratings)

MSPT (Master of Physical Therapy), Bache...read more

Physiotherapist•Gorakhpur

Its cure with medication n active life style
along with medication you counslt to physiotherpist
do swimming. Aerobic dance. Streching of all joint
medication n exercise may be life long
so be care ful about it.

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Asked for male, 41 years old from Thane

Kindly advise why pamidronate 60 mg injection is used. I am suffering from ankylosing spondylitis and doctor had suggested to take pamidronate injection.

Dr. S. Gomathi90%(2528 ratings)

BPTh/BPT

Physiotherapist•Bangalore

just continue with the medical treatment as your physician's advice, will help to control your ankylosing spondylitis

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Asked for female, 50 years old from Bhubaneswar

Hi, My disease is as with 45-degree kyphoscoliosis and also bamboo spine. It gives severe pain to me. Sazo 500 and etoricoxib 60 use twice daily but in vain pain doesn't relief. What can I do, can I take robotic surgery? Please give me suggestions.

Dr. Julie Mercy J David91%(41326 ratings)

Erasmus Mundus Master in Adapted Physica...read more

Physiotherapist•Chennai

The pain has to be reduced initially. If your in an young age you can have a conservative management like physiotherapy exercises. The surgery depends on the severity.

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