Yes, it's actually quite common for people with spondylitis to develop more than one autoimmune condition. Having one autoimmune condition raises the risk of developing another — it's one of those frustrating "package deals" nobody asked for.
Some of the most common conditions that overlap with spondylitis include:
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Yes, it's actually quite common for people with spondylitis to develop more than one autoimmune condition. Having one autoimmune condition raises the risk of developing another — it's one of those frustrating "package deals" nobody asked for.
Some of the most common conditions that overlap with spondylitis include:
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) — such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, affecting up to 50% of people with ankylosing spondylitis
- Psoriasis — an autoimmune skin condition, seen in around 10% of people with AS
- Psoriatic arthritis — when psoriasis also affects the joints
- Uveitis — inflammation in the eye A MySpondylitisTeam member noticed that when their IBD flared, their joint pain got worse too — and when the IBD settled down, so did the back pain. These conditions can influence each other.
The good news is that some treatments can help manage more than one of these conditions at the same time. It's worth talking to a doctor if any new symptoms come up, so they can look at the full picture.
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