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Hi lybrate-user, ankylosing spondylitis is unfortunately a disease which is disabling if not controlled. However,if well controlled you can have a normal and healthy life. Answering your question, all nsaids have potential side effects and unfortunately you cannot take them all your life without any side effects. There are new treatments which are alternatives to nsaids. Do get in touch do discuss your symptoms further so that I can help.

A person can ease the symptoms of cervical pain/spondylosis with a few simple neck exercises.
1. Neck stretch
keep your body straight.
Push your chin forward in a way that stretches the throat.
Softly tense the neck muscles.
Hold this for 5 seconds.
Return your head to its center position.
Push your head back with the chin held high, and hold for 5 seconds.
Carry out 5 repetitions.
2. Neck tilt
tilt your head forward so that the chin touches the chest.
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No this is not usual behaviour - suggest you to consult ophthalmologist immediately - might need evaluation by neuro specialist to evaluate further in terms of blood flow if everything structurally normal with eye.

There's no cure for ankylosing spondylitis (as), but treatment is available to help relieve the symptoms and delay progress of disease.

Gabapentin is one of the drugs. You might need other medications too. Get in touch for further care.

Wysolone only if other pain killers do not work. You may consult rheumatologist/orthopaedic surgeon. He will prescribe you pain killers which are effective on severe pain. Hot fomentation and some breathing exercises and exercises can work. You cannot get permanent pain relief from medicines. You have to take medicines for continuously. Additionally, diet therapy from a good dietician can work.

Hi. Lifestyle modification is the key factor in chronic spondylitic pain. Consult a good physiotherapist having speciality in pain management. Gentle mobility and stretching exercises will help you to get relief from pain. Use hot fomentation over painful joints and muscles.

Steroids are not advisable for a long duration as this condition is not curable.
But it can be under control with medications and exercises
need to consider breathing exercises
if possible can try swimming/cycling .best for ankylosing spondylitis.
Saaz 1gm has to be taken with frequent monitoring of your blood profile/lft.

Below are exercises that strengthen the lower back and help manage lower back pain:

1. Bridges—lie on the ground and bend the knees, placing the feet flat on the floor hip-width apart.
Press the feet into the floor, keeping the arms by the sides.
Raise the buttocks off the ground until the body forms a straight line from the shoulders to the knees.
Squeeze the buttocks with the shoulders remaining on the floor.
Lower the buttocks to the ground and rest for a few seconds....more

Ayurvedic medicine may not help.
There is definite treatment in Homeopathy.
You can try Ayurvedic.
But be sure to change if it does not show results soon.
The more you delay, it becomes more difficult to cure it.