By Stella Bard, MD, as told to Kara Mayer Robinson
I’ve been treating people who have ankylosing spondylitis (AS) for over 15 years in my private, community-based practice. I’ve gained many insights along the way about how to manage the challenges of this condition.
It can take a toll on your quality of life.
AS is a chronic condition that can be disabling, which is often frustrating and depressing. It can really decrease your quality of life and work productivity. Most of the people I see have difficulty just getting out of bed and can feel stiff even with short periods of inactivity….
