I found pt to be extremely aggravating for my hips and sacroiliac joint. It is worth the try though.
I have found my body builds an immunity against the meds so they all stop working within a couple years. My rheumatologist rotates my meds to help prevent this and give me consistent care.

New to this AS. Started with Celebrex and am now on Naproxen. I would like to stay on OTC NSAIDS if possible. Also found that morning stretches on Spondylitis Association of America called Back in Action Again works wonders. Also doing stretches and movements before getting out of bed helps, too.

I have had AS for 21 years and still doing ok. I started with the typical NSAIDS then Vioxx which helped a lot until they took it off the market. Since then I have used about 6 different TNF blockers (Enbrel, rhemicade, Simponi and others). They would seem to last 2 to 3 years before it wasn’t helping anymore. I have used Cimzia for the last 7 years and has worked well. One of my Rheumatologist recommended taking Methotrexate with the TNF blocker. I would not take because it has too many side effects.

Hi there, an mri of your brain will show ms…….. it shows as lesions or white lines and patches on the brain

Anything is possible. I've been on medication that I questioned about whether it was wearing off. I quit taking the medication for one week, started back on it and it worked great.
Don't do this with your medication until you talk to your doctor about it, please.