While there is no cure, there are treatment options for ankylosing spondylitis and the associated pain in the sacroiliac joint which is in the lower back. As with other joint and muscle pain issues NSAIDs are usually the first drug to try given the relatively low number of side effects. Physical therapy or activity has also proven effective at treating the pain in the sacroiliac joint. Plus there is a new crop of drugs that have recently been approved to treat ankylosing spondylitis that only your doctor can prescribe. Finally if you suffer from lower back pain caused by this condition please contact us as to what has helped you.
Age now 66. Had AS since late teens but only correctly diagnosed about 20 years ago
For years variuos nsaids have assisted discomfort enabling me to be active.
2 months ago I had a serious fall on my back from 4 ft to a concrete fall
Since then I have basically been bed ridden with pain meds and muscle relaxants.I have gradually experienced less back pain but still cannot be away from being able to lie down within 30 to 60 mins even with pain meds.
I do try and do some exercise but am not sure how much to do.
Previously to the fall I had been attending a gym with a considerate of my disease trainer and that helped a lot.
I have no insurance and really should go to a specialist but know that that could be beyond my means (not working/not earning)
Have had xrays that according to my GP don`t show anything broken.
Any suggestions?