“ A Young Monk’s Fight Against Pain As a young monk, I was on the path of dedicating my life to the service of others while spreading endless knowledge. I suffered from lower back pain for nearly three years, and I never thought of getting it checked. I paid the price for that; when I […]
How can Healthy Lifestyle Curb the Progression of Ankylosing Spondylitis? Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is an irreversible, inflammatory and autoimmune disease that affects the spine. Your spine bones can overgrow and fuse together resulting in a rigid spine that damages your posture in the long run. AS primarily affects your spine, but in some cases, it […]
“ Pain Couldn’t Hold Me Back Forever At the age of 27 years, I had dealt with more than enough pain for a lifetime. I suffered from lower back pain for a year before being referred to a doctor. Tests reported me positive for a special gene, which meant that I had ankylosing spondylitis. The […]
“ Ankylosing Spondylitis At 22? Not A Problem For Ko Soe! I’ve always been a brilliant student. After I completed my Bachelor’s degree in physics, I couldn’t wait to pursue a Master’s and even a PhD in the coming years. But since I have a family history of joint diseases, I more or less knew […]
5 Organs Affected By Ankylosing Spondylitis Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a peculiar type of arthritis that affects the spine. Ankylosis refers to the fusion of bones of other hard tissues. Spondylitis means inflammation of your spinal bones. So together, this condition is characterized by the inflammation in your vertebrae due to their fusing. This leads […]
Can Anti-Inflammatory Diet Improve Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms? Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic and chronic autoimmune disease. Your immune system mistakenly attacks your own body cells, leading to systemic inflammation and joint damage. Studies show that RA affects 0.5–1% of the world’s population. Severe inflammation destroys your joints slowly, leading to chronic pain and fatigue. […]
5 Foods To Avoid During Ankylosing Spondylitis Ankylosing spondylitis (AS), is a form of arthritis that primarily affects the spine. It inflames the spinal joints and can lead to severe pain that causes chronic discomfort. If left untreated, this inflammation can lead to ankylosis – the process of new bone formation in the spine, which […]
5 Reasons That Can Aggravate Rheumatoid Arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an unpredictable disease. One day, your joints may feel healthy as ever; another day, your joints are swollen and in so much pain that you can barely move around. These episodes of increased intensity of symptoms are called flares. Each person experiences them differently, […]