Patient's question:
I am 53 years old. Recently, as I have gotten older, I have been experiencing leg pain. I have previously visited the immunology department, but the results were not significant. I have taken both Chinese and Western medicine, especially when the weather changes, I feel uncomfortable. What methods are good for treating ankylosing spondylitis?Doctor's answer:
It is recommended that you visit the TCM Rheumatology department of a larger local TCM hospital for a comprehensive treatment combining TCM and Western medicine for a better outcome. You can also seek medical treatment at a regular hospital in your area, where you can receive TCM regulation and pay attention to keeping warm in daily life, which can be supplemented with moxibustion therapy. If there are significant issues, it is essential to go to the hospital for early treatment. Taking some symptomatic medications can help alleviate the condition.