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home:diseases:ankylosing_spondylitis [02.10.2019] – [Ankylosing spondylitis] sallieqhome:diseases:ankylosing_spondylitis [08.12.2019] – [Patient responses] sallieq
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 <relatedarticle> [[home:diseases:rheumatoid_arthritis|Arthritis]] </article> <relatedarticle> [[home:diseases:rheumatoid_arthritis|Arthritis]] </article>
  
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 A form of arthritis, AS is characterized by chronic inflammation, causing pain and stiffness of the back, progressing to the chest and neck. Eventually, the whole back may become curved and inflexible if the bones fuse (this is known as "bamboo spine"). AS is a systemic disorder that may involve multiple organs, such as the: A form of arthritis, AS is characterized by chronic inflammation, causing pain and stiffness of the back, progressing to the chest and neck. Eventually, the whole back may become curved and inflexible if the bones fuse (this is known as "bamboo spine"). AS is a systemic disorder that may involve multiple organs, such as the:
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 [[https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003551.htm|HLA-B27]] a blood test to look for a protein that is found on the surface of white blood cells. The protein is called human leukocyte antigen B27 (HLA-B27). [[https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003551.htm|HLA-B27]] a blood test to look for a protein that is found on the surface of white blood cells. The protein is called human leukocyte antigen B27 (HLA-B27).
  
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 Injections used in standard medical treatment are seriously immune suppressant  Injections used in standard medical treatment are seriously immune suppressant 
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 The Bath Ankylosing Disease Activity Index remains the gold standard for assessing disease activity in a routine practice, despite poor correlation with C-reactive protein (CRP) levels and MRI inflammation.   (({{pubmed>long:30624284}})) The Bath Ankylosing Disease Activity Index remains the gold standard for assessing disease activity in a routine practice, despite poor correlation with C-reactive protein (CRP) levels and MRI inflammation.   (({{pubmed>long:30624284}}))
  
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-<blockquote> I have found an orange juice with calcium and NO D!   I also found a lactose fat free milk (LandOLakes) D free ....with calcium.  It is called Dairy Ease.  Perfect for this lactose intolerant, D free, calcium deficient 
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- I do fair better with fortified calcium foods than I do calcium supplements!   I tend to get pains in my back if I take more than 800 mgs of calcium daily in pill form.  But I am determined to get my bones stronger</blockquote> 
  
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 <blockquote> I was on Fosamax for 2 years, which lead to acid reflux and the need for Prilosec.  My primary doc was obviously wrong then, as I believe he is now when he recommends 1000mg of Vitamin D daily.  Been there and done that already with very bad results.  I don't argue with my doc, but I make my own educated health decisions.  Most of our current medical insight seems to be blinded by the "sunshine vitamin syndrome" //Jasmine//</blockquote> <blockquote> I was on Fosamax for 2 years, which lead to acid reflux and the need for Prilosec.  My primary doc was obviously wrong then, as I believe he is now when he recommends 1000mg of Vitamin D daily.  Been there and done that already with very bad results.  I don't argue with my doc, but I make my own educated health decisions.  Most of our current medical insight seems to be blinded by the "sunshine vitamin syndrome" //Jasmine//</blockquote>
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 +<blockquote> I have found an orange juice with calcium and NO D!   I also found a lactose fat free milk (LandOLakes) D free ....with calcium.  It is called Dairy Ease.  Perfect for this lactose intolerant, D free, calcium deficient
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 + I do fair better with fortified calcium foods than I do calcium supplements!   I tend to get pains in my back if I take more than 800 mgs of calcium daily in pill form.  But I am determined to get my bones stronger</blockquote>
  
  
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