Geriatric Physiotherapy Questions

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. Ankylo...more

Pregabalin with nortryptyline is a medicine which has definite indications and contraindications. It should be taken only on the prescription of a qualified doctor. It should never be stopped suddenly.

Instead of taking saaz ds in more dosage you can add a different drug to control your symptoms. That will be more logical and safe.

Respected Lybrate user. Your current problem is detailly told to your doctor during starting period and doctor's explained what are the consequences are coming after marriage also. The only way is to follow up with your orthopaedic doctor medication and continuation of physical therapy"

Lifestyle and home remedies
protect your joints. Changing the way you carry out everyday tasks can make a tremendous difference in how you feel.
For example, you can avoid straining your finger joints by using gadgets such as jar openers to twist the lids from jars, by lifting heavy pans or other objects with both hands, and by pushing doors open with your whole body instead of just your fingers.
Maintain a healthy weight. Maintaining a healthy weight places less strain on your joint...more

They both are pretty much B complex vitamins. They are psychological medications. So nothing much to worry. Just take any of the above tab .

Go for mri of cervical with brain maping.
Low water and salt intake.
Avoid vigrous exercise and traction.
Use hard cervical collar.
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As per your description, you might get relief with biologics, however that is a costly treatment. In that case you can go to govt hospitals and ask for help from charitable trusts or pm funds or cm funds. There is one cheap drug available but its toxicity profile is high, so it had to be used very cautiously. I hope you find your way to pain free life.

Is your tsh under control. Follow this 1. Don't take tea empty stomach. Eat something like a banana (if you are not diabetic) or any seasonal fruit or soaked almonds and a glass of water first thing in the morning (within 10 mins of waking up). No only biscuits or rusk will not do. 2. Don't overeat 3. Take your breakfast every day. Don't skip it. U should eat whatever your mother or grandparent eat in bfast. I mean to say whatever is your traditional food. If punjabi eat paratha, if belongs to s...more

You r b27 positive but do you have any stiffness in back. If not then good. My suggestion to you will be do daily back cervical hip exercise so they are flexible (see a physiotherapist doctor). In hla b27 exercise only helps to slow down the illness. Ayurvedic medicine I have no experience so can't comment, also I have come across no ayurvedic doctor claiming to cure you completely in hla b27
in case your condition worsens then see an orthopedic consultant near you to help you better.