Oct 22, 2026 | Ankylosing Spondylitis, Blog
Degenerative disc disease and ankylosing spondylitis can both cause serious pain in the spine. Because the pain shows up in the same place, people often assume they’re the same thing. They are very different conditions, with different causes, different symptoms and...
Oct 13, 2026 | Ankylosing Spondylitis, Blog
Why MRI of the SI Joints Matters in Ankylosing Spondylitis Morning back pain is common, and many people write it off as sleeping wrong or overdoing it at the gym. But if your back pain started at a young age, is worst when you wake up, and improves as you move, it may...
Oct 6, 2026 | Ankylosing Spondylitis, Arthritis, Blog
@chiarthritis Can GLP-1s Treat Ankylosing Spondylitis? Could GLP-1 medications help people with ankylosing spondylitis? There’s a reason to study the idea, but evidence of benefit in AS is still lacking. Here’s where the research stands. #AnkylosingSpondylitis #GLP1...
Sep 11, 2026 | Ankylosing Spondylitis, Biologics, Blog
@chiarthritis Labs to Follow for AS Labs to follow when you’re on treatment for ankylosing spondylitis Biologic medications for ankylosing spondylitis are revolutionary and dramatically impactful. At the same time monitoring to make sure that you’re being...
Sep 9, 2026 | Ankylosing Spondylitis, Blog, Chicago Arthritis
@chiarthritis Treating AS When there is Damage How do you treat ankylosing spondylitis when there is already damage? Ankylosing spondylitis can cause significant damage, in particular in the spine. This can lead to chronic pain and disability. How can we treat...
Sep 8, 2026 | Ankylosing Spondylitis, Blog, Chicago Arthritis
AS Treatment if Cancer Also? Treating Ankylosing Spondylitis When You Also Have Cancer: What Chicago Patients Need to Know Managing ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is challenging enough on its own. But what happens when you’re also facing a cancer diagnosis, such as...
