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Yes it affected my shoulders at different times. I've had frozen shoulder twice and the first time it took 2 years and physio to recover, the second time, it took close to 6 months. Couldn't raise my arms and couldn't reach to undo my bra. Very painful. Also you do suffer irritable bowel with AS. My whole life I've had problems. My knees bother me when the weather is way too damp.
Can ankylosing spondylitis affect the shoulders, knees, and bowels?
Yes, AS can definitely affect all three of these areas, though symptoms vary from person to person.
Shoulders and Knees:
AS commonly causes pain and inflammation beyond the spine. The shoulders are frequently affected, and while shoulder pain is usually Show Full Answer
It can affect your entire body. Inflammatory molecules are carried by your blood through the entire body. It is unfortunate that the conventional medicine community places distinct terminology on autoimmune conditions instead of just labeling the disease as "autoimmune disease" because it leads to much confusion as well as adding a lot of worry to patients as they receive multiple autoimmune diagnoses over time. What is more important, indeed MOST important, is to identify what is causing the body to overproduce the inflammatory chemicals that are attacking. Address the causes, cure the disease. Lastly, keep in mind that even when the disease process is stopped, damage done by the disease needs to be addressed. Best of luck. Reach out anytime for suggestions how to do this long process of healing. Yours in better health P 😌🙏
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