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Ankylosing spondylitis

2021-09-28 07:07:44
I'm under methotrexate for 7 months since my diagnosis. But my knees are getting affected badly they hurt and make a popping sound when I bend them in normal speed.
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Hi. If your arthritis is not responding to methotrexate, a change in medication may be needed. There a number of medicine options for Ankylosing Spondylitis patients, and treatment is individualised to your particular problem.
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