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I was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis 3 years back. Im not under any medications but i do feel my knees are weaker than usual. I am also feeling that I am feeling little breathlessness faster than before. Should I get a full body check up?
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AS is a multiple connective tissue disorders which affects many young patients
Mainly manifests as lower back pain in young adults
Slowly taking over ur lung capacity and expansion of ur spine and ribs
Better to start on DMARDS these are once a week drugs with regular liver and kidney function tests
Physiotherapy for chest and back to keep u active
U need to follow a healthy lifestyle from now on physically active and keep a check on your weight
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better to consult a rheumatologist and start on DMARDS
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stay fit and healthy lifestyle
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AS can be very well managed these days with a few medicines and some life style changes. Don't overstress your self and better to consult with a pain management specialist or a rheumatologist.
AS has a very favourable outcome in female patients compared to male
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Avoid sitting cross legged.
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Yes you should get full body evaluated once. Because AS also has systematic manifestations mainly cardiopulmonary.
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Yes, you should get yourself evaluated
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Dr. Vilas P Chavan
Orthopedic surgeon
9 yrs exp
Pune
Need Clinical Evaluation, Better to take Rheumatologist Openion and Go for blood test.
If Difficulty In breathing, Start Regular Exercise and Lifestyle changes
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
6 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
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