Patient's question:
I am 53 years old. Recently, as I have gotten older, I have been experiencing leg pain. I have previously visited an immunology department, but the results were not significant. I have taken both Chinese and Western medicine, especially when the weather changes, I feel uncomfortable. Please advise what medication can control ankylosing spondylitis?Doctor's answer:
Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic, progressive disease. In the early stages, it often presents with back pain and morning stiffness that improves after activity, accompanied by symptoms such as low-grade fever, fatigue, and weight loss. Over time, persistent pain develops, and the entire spine becomes rigid and deformed, leading to a hunchback.It is recommended to use topical ointments, which are highly effective. They work directly through the skin to promote blood circulation, resolve blood stasis, unblock meridians, expel dampness and cold, reduce inflammation and swelling. They are a great helper for alleviating pain caused by bone diseases.