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Ankylosing Spondylitis (Hardcover)
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Ankylosing Spondylitis (Hardcover)
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Ankylosing Spondylitis is an inflammatory arthritis that affects
the spine and sacroiliac joints as well as other parts of the body,
and that can eventually lead, in some patients, to complete fusion
of the vertebrae and total rigidity. AS is not a rare health
problem, but is in fact found in almost one percent of the US
population, typically strikes young people and young families, and
in its various forms is probably more common than rheumatoid
arthritis. In this invaluable guide, Dr. Michael H. Weisman, one of
America's leading authorities on AS, provides a down-to-earth,
crystal-clear guide that is ideal for patients and their family.
Dr. Weisman explains what AS is, discusses the genetic background
to the disease (including the genes that researchers think may
predispose some people to AS), explains how to diagnose the disease
early and possibly prevent the later development of debilitating
rigidity, the use of MRI for early detection, and much more. The
book outlines which medications (such as TNF inhibitors) seem the
most promising right now, the various drug side effects, the value
of physical therapy, other treatment approaches, and whether
surgery can be used to manage the complications of the disease. AS
can lead to severe disability, but even those who have a milder
form will experience painful "flares" alternating with periods of
remission. Since it is a progressive disease in many patients, it
is very important to reach patients as early as possible. This book
will arm patients with the vital information they need to combat
the disease. Laurie M. Savage, the Executive Director of the
Spondylitis Association of America (SSA), the main patient support
group world-wide, has written a foreword to the book. In addition,
SSA will endorse the book and their logo will appear on the cover.
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