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Ankylosing Spondylitis

Dealing with Ankylosis Spondylitis/AxSpA

AxSpA responds well to physiotherapy, hydrotherapy, daily stretching exercises and medicines including non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and newer biologic therapies. This will form part of the treatment following diagnosis in the rheumatology clinic.

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National AxSpA Society Flare management booklet Versus Arthritis - information on AxSpA Sheffield Talking Therapies Urgent help for mental health

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