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Why Ankylosing Spondylitis Is Often Misdiagnosed in Women

"While it was previously believed that ankylosing spondylitis (AS) was more prevalent in men than in women, recent research has found that, in fact, AS affects both genders equally. ... women are sometimes misdiagnosed with other conditions, such as fibromyalgia or osteoporosis."

Bias, differences in imaging test results, and differing symptoms may all contribute to the frequently missed diagnosis of AS in women.

"The misdiagnosis of AS in women might be in part due to how under-recognized the condition still is.

... Historically, more men have participated in research studies, often because women were overtly excluded. As a result, data on how a particular disease manifests in women may simply not exist, making it challenging for a physician to make a proper diagnosis.

... men tend to have damage to their spines that can be seen clearly on X-rays; women with AS have less visible spine damage.

... Women also tend to have AS symptoms in their arm and leg joints, which is less common in men.

Blood tests used to diagnose AS may also yield different results in men and women."

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The struggle is so damn real.

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Video: Back Pain & Spinal Osteoarthritis: Causes, Relief and Practical Solutions

"In this Arthritis Talks, physiotherapy educator Anna Spillane shares gentle, proven techniques that have helped her patients manage their arthritis in the spine and back so they can move through their days with increased mobility and less pain."

You're not alone – and more importantly, you don’t have to just live with it. Join physiotherapy educator Anna Spillane as she shares gentle

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Understanding Spinal Arthritis And The Need For Surgery

Arthritis is a disease caused by the deterioration of cartilage, which is a flexible connective tissue that protects joints and bones. The disease mainly causes pain and inflammation in the joints. Arthritis can affect different joints of the body, including the spine. Although spinal arthritis can occur anywhere in the spine, it causes pain in the lower back and neck. These are the most common symptoms of spinal arthritis. Basically, doctors understand your symptoms and examine the conditions to determine whether you need medications or spine surgery in India. So, let’s understand the symptoms of spinal arthritis

For Further Readings: https://medtouradvisors.com/blog/understanding-spinal-arthritis-and-the-need-for-surgery/

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What Are the Common Risk Factors for Spinal Arthritis?

Spinal arthritis may not be as common as other forms of arthritis, but it is a severe condition, especially if ignored. Arthritis in the spine is characterized by the inflammation of facet joints. In some cases, inflammation also occurs where the ligaments and tendons attach to the spinal bones. In most cases, spinal arthritis affects the back and neck region.

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A Guide to Spinal Arthritis

Osteoarthritis is one of the common spine conditions that are reported. Its risk increases with age but, adults are also prone to developing the condition. When arthritis advances to a severe form, surgery may be required. This might involve the use of spinal implants to stabilize the spine and improve its function. In this post, we will talk about spinal arthritis in detail.

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The new normal

New post - what is normal, anyway? #spoonielife #charlestonsc

My wonky spine is misbehaving at the moment What does normal look like to you? Running errands, work, fun times, housework, tv or movies, repeat? This was my normal, even when health issues started flaring up. I had to cut back somewhere, so I cut my solo fun and tv/movie time so I’d have energy for the other things. That’s what chronic illness does. It forces you to choose one thing in place or…

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