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Suffering from ankylosing spondylitis from last 5 months. Pain in shoulder, knee and neck area. Taking now saaz 2500 mg per day. etoricoxib 60 last 2 months. When stop etoricoxib feeling pain. Please suggest for best.
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You need to consult a rheumatologist and follow his advice. It is very important to take medication so as to prevent deformities in future.
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Ankylosing spondylitis is disabling if not managed properly. It requires a comprehensive management .do reach out.
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Ankylosing spondylitis is a genetic disorder. You have to take medicines whenever you have pain. You can additionally try diet therapy, hot fomentation, breathing exercises, mobilisation exercises under supervision of orthopaedic surgeon/rheumatologist. Still if you have pain you will require medicines.
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