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Ankylosing Spondylitis

   

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Prognosis

Post a new topicby contentuser on Thu Dec 20, 2007 6:22 pm



Prognosis

Over time, symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis often worsen (called relapse) and then improve (called remission). The prognosis (i.e., expected outcome) for most patients is good. A small number of AS patients become severely disabled.

Factors that may indicate a poor prognosis include early age of onset (younger than 16), peripheral joint (e.g., shoulder, knee) involvement, and poor response to treatment with NSAIDs.

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