@A MySpondylitisTeam Member. It's important to understand that AS, and all autoimmune conditions, are the result of an accumulation of assaults on the body from multiple sources. The labs and imaging will change over time as a result of everything from continued exposure to toxins, bacteria, etc as well as aging body being used normally. Genetics is NOT a cause, its just a predisposition, and many people with AS and other autoimmune conditions do not have genetics as a contributing factor. Furthermore, no medication, including the new age Biologics will address the problem. The only way to effectively address it is to get deep dive tests to reveal the imbalances in your body causing the symptoms. The real problem is that your regular drs, even Specialists like Rheumatologists, will not likely order the types of tests needed because they are not insurance industry standard of care protocols, even though they should be. It's all about profits, including the (ineffective) medications typically prescribed. Yep, a real problem. To get to disease resolution and keep it from getting severe enough to show up on images (you're lucky so far), you will need to either order the tests yourself from a lab, or find a Functional Medicine practitioner who will order them. After the causes in your body are revealed - could be HPylori, streptococcus, klebsiella, mold myxotoxins, heavy metals, lyme and other parasites, etc, etc. - then specific protocols can be used with primarily nutrient sources to remove the problems from your body and set the nutritional balances straight. Only then can you begin to feel better and stop the progression of disease. It's long and complicated, but absolutely CAN be done and your vitality restored. Yours in better health P ☺️ 🙏

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MRI and x-ray of SI joints were clear. No inflammation markers, negative ana. Believe inflammation is in lumbar or thoracic