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home:diseases:ankylosing_spondylitis [01.11.2019] – [Doctor's report] sallieq | home:diseases:ankylosing_spondylitis [08.12.2019] – [Introduction] sallieq | ||
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====== Ankylosing spondylitis ====== | ====== Ankylosing spondylitis ====== | ||
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A form of arthritis, AS is characterized by chronic inflammation, | A form of arthritis, AS is characterized by chronic inflammation, | ||
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He experienced waxing and waning of symptoms both physical and emotional through the first 3 years of treatment, peaking in mid 2007. Presently he is no longer depressed and is back working full time in international finance. His prostatitis has cleared as has his IBS. Bone density increased 11% in his femur and 5% in his lumbar vertebrae over the last 2 years. His Bath Ankylosing spondylitis Disease Activity Index which had risen from 8.8 to 9.2 is now 5.3.</ | He experienced waxing and waning of symptoms both physical and emotional through the first 3 years of treatment, peaking in mid 2007. Presently he is no longer depressed and is back working full time in international finance. His prostatitis has cleared as has his IBS. Bone density increased 11% in his femur and 5% in his lumbar vertebrae over the last 2 years. His Bath Ankylosing spondylitis Disease Activity Index which had risen from 8.8 to 9.2 is now 5.3.</ | ||
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The findings from this study indicated that even short-term oral use of alendronate led to ONJ in a subset of patients after certain dental procedures were performed. These findings have important therapeutic and preventive implications. | The findings from this study indicated that even short-term oral use of alendronate led to ONJ in a subset of patients after certain dental procedures were performed. These findings have important therapeutic and preventive implications. | ||
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===== Notes and comments ===== | ===== Notes and comments ===== |