Kristi..I feel I need to correct part of your statement. Spinal stenosis is a narrowing in the spinal column. Spondylosis is the wearing out of a joint or joints from overuse. It's quite common in older adults but is not limited to them. Spondylitis is an autoimmune disease for which there is no cure. All conditions result in chronic pain that is terrible to live with. However, they are 3 very different diseases..spondylitis being the worst as it's an aggressive disease that eats away at your joints. Early diagnosis and treatment is definitely desired. Please read more in the articles written by experts in this field here on this site in the resource center.
God bless you with much less painful days and lots of opportunities to smile.
Connie

Spondylitis is an autoimmune. Please read the articles and research before giving incorrect information. We had enough of that from the doctors which is why we joined a support group.

As with you my long lost friend, I too suffer from advanced stages of AS, as well as DDD,Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, 6 blown disc's and a handful of other issues and many side effects due to AS. I'm glad you are still fighting the good fight lady!

Wishing you a well night and better tomorrow!

Rick

Unfortunately no spondylosis..my understanding and experience is osteoarthritis in your back. Fancy way of what the docs will say normal wear and tear. Autoimmune is ankylosing spondylitis and spondylitis different forms of. But AS iswhich your immune system attacks ligaments and tendons mainly in your back to the point it calcifies and turns to bone fusing that joint in your back hips etc.

Warm Epsom Salt bath helps me the most. I have tried a few things, but this is a sure (rest of the day) go to. FINDING A DOCTOR THAT DOESN'T THINK YOUR CRAZY IS VERY HELPFUL.