Spondylitis Questions

Respected Lybrate user. You above mentioned details. I.e. Tablets and home ex's are under the guidance of respected doctor's. Orthopaedic doctor and physio therapist's be patiency and it take some time to complete recovery. "practice home excersises and follow the instructions/ precautions given by both doctor's. Don't be worried about this.

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

Respected Lybrate user. Please continue physiotherapy for spondilitis. Take treatment and suggestions from orthopaedic doctor for your father's problem. Please once check his thyroid hormone levels. Also chek other problems are there or not. Please give psychological support to your father. Because his ankle and knee problems are treatable and curable or atleast decrease pain and improvs movement at that particular joints. If you're not. Please giving counseling by a psychologist after taking co...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.

Use cervical collar.
Avoid pillow sleep use cervical pillow.
Counslt to physiotherapy.
For medcine prescription use code rre530.

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"

Respected Lybrate user. Please starts physio therapy. Take some precautions and strengthening exercises to your neck. These are very simple and your doctor will teach you. And strictly follow lifestyle modifications and ergonomics. Thease are also teaches your doctor.

1. Do saline gargles daily (preferably twice).
2. Whenever possible do steam inhalation also.
3. Cover your nose and mouth with hanky for at least 30 sec when you go in dusty areas also when you go in and out of ac. As our nose is the most sensitive part of our body, when there is temperature difference between two rooms or inside n outside, then if we not protect our nose, it gets affected.
4. Drink hot liquids --hot liquids relieve nasal congestion, prevent dehydration, and soothe ...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 .