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Ankylosing spondylitis is a form of arthritis that causes chronic (long-term) spine inflammation. Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) inflames the sacroiliac joints located between the base of the spine and the pelvis. This inflammation, called sacroiliitis, is one of the first signs of AS. Inflammation often spreads to joints between the vertebrae, the bones that make up the spinal column. This condition is known as spondylitis. Some people with AS experience severe, persistent back and hip pain and stiffness. Others have milder symptoms that come and go. Over time, new bone formations may fuse vertebrae sections, making the spine rigid. This condition is called ankylosis.
Aesculus is useful for ankylosing spondylitis. This remedy is useful if pain in the sacrum and the hips along with stiffness in the lower back. The symptoms get worse from rising from the seat, and the person has to make repeated efforts. At that time, there is a sensation as if the back would break. It is curable for aching pains in the lumbar, sacral, and pelvic regions and is treated well.
Cimicifuga is best to treat neck (cervical back) pain and stiffness. A contracted sensation in the neck is present, and the neck is sensitive to touch. Pressure seems to worsen the pain in the neck. Any motion of the head and hands also aggravates the neck pain. with this homeopathic remedy worsening of neck pain from exposure to cold air is also treated well.
Colocynth is useful for ankylosing spondylitis with marked hip pain. It is useful in the case of Sciatica in that pain may be cramping, drawing, or tearing in nature, and pain from the hip may also extend down to the knee, leg, or even to the feet in a few cases. In many cases, sensitivity to touch the affected hip is also seen. It is a useful remedy for hip pain that gets better by lying on the affected side. This homeopathy remedy also indicates hip pain that gets better with warmth. The patient also experiences an aggravation of hip pain by sitting, standing, being in motion, and getting relief from rest.
Kalmia is indicated when there is constant pain in the spine. Symptoms present in the patient are pain in the lumbar area a burning/heat sensation in the lumbar spine and a feeling of lameness in the back. Sometimes there is a sensation as if the back would break. There is also intense pain in the neck (cervical spine) along with stiffness. The neck feels tender to the touch. This homeopathic remedy is for the pain in the neck (cervical spine) that radiates to the shoulders. Early morning worsening of neck pain and stiffness is also present.
Agaricus is drug of choice when the spine is sensitive to touch, along with pain. The sensitivity of the spine is severe in the morning. Other symptoms are back pain getting worse from stooping, a burning sensation in the spine, and a feeling of tightness in the back muscles. With this medicine, lumbosacral backache that is worse during daytime exertion is also treated well. A marked stiffness in the back is present along with pain. There is a sensation as if the back would break. Another sensation that may appear is that of a cold or hot needle piercing the back.
Rhustox helps in reducing the stiffness of the back. The stiffness is most intense in the morning. Sitting also aggravates the stiffness. It works wonders in reducing back stiffness that gets worse from taking rest. Here lying or sitting still worsens the stiffness. The person requiring it gets relief by walking. Pain in the lower back is also severe along with stiffness. This natural remedy is used for managing back pain which gets relieved by the application of hard pressure.
Bryonia helps in treating ankylosing spondylitis. A backache that is worse from motion or walking is the guiding feature. In a few cases, stooping, standing, and sitting also worsen the backache. The relief from back pain is afforded only with absolute complete rest. Stiffness is also present along with a backache. The stiffness is so intense that a person has to sit and walk in a stooped posture. Maintaining an upright posture while sitting/walking is difficult.
Kali Carb helps to treat ankylosing spondylitis where weakness in the lower back accompanies back pain. The pain is present in the lower back, hips, and thighs. The patient feels better by lying down. This remedy is also helpful when there is difficulty in turning in bed from a backache. Another major symptom is a sharp pain in the back extending up and down.
Natrum mur is when a patient gets relief from back pain upon lying down, especially on a hard surface. Other symptoms include difficulty in stooping, a pulsating sensation in the back, and pain in the sacrum. The patient needing this remedy also needs firm support on the back.
This natural homeopathic remedy helps in dissolving osteophytes (bony outgrowths appearing in the spine) in cases of ankylosing spondylitis. Another symptom is back pain that is worse from rest and better from motion. The application of warmth may also relieve back pain in a few cases. Restlessness along with back pain is also present.
Tellurium metallicum helps in ankylosing spondylitis with marked sacral pain radiating down the thigh. The back is sensitive, and the pain gets worse from touch. Along with this, a feeling of weakness in the back, and cervical back pain spreading to the shoulder and between the scapulae are other symptoms. The cervical spine is also sensitive to pressure and touch.
Conium mac helps when there is a severe aching in the sacral region from walking a short distance. Symptoms like stitching pain in the sacrum when standing, weakness and lameness in the small of the back, tightness in the nape of the neck with pain and stiffness, and soreness in the lower cervical spine are also present.
This remedy is also indicated when pain in the dorsal back between the shoulders and the lumbar region.
Guaicum is effective for ankylosing spondylitis with a stiff neck. Pain in the neck and the back (between scapulae) is also treated well with this homeopathic remedy. It is also indicated in some cases where neck pain radiates down the sacrum.
Silicea is for stiffness in the nape of the neck severe headache and cervical pain. Coccyx is painful after a long carriage ride. Other symptoms are weakness and paralytic stiffness in the back & nape of the neck, swelling & distortion of the spine, aching, shooting, burning, and throbbing pain in lumbosacral region with contusive pain between shoulder blades.
Calcarea carb is for pain as if sprained and can scarcely rise from over-lifting. Pain occurs in between shoulder blades, impeding breathing. Other symptoms are rheumatism in lumbar region, weakness in small of back, curvature of drosal vertebrae, nape of neck stiff and rigid.
Sulphur is one of the frequently prescribed remedies for ankylosing spondylitis in case of paralysis. Symptoms can be observed in the patient before developing ankylosing spondylitis are desire to eat sweets in any form, the tendency to have a skin disease, or a history of suppressed skin disease in the past. The sensation of heat in the affected parts is also a key indication.
Acidum phos is for patients who have symptoms like tension and cramps-like drawing in the muscles of the neck, especially on moving head. Miliaria on the neck. Boring pain between scapulae. Tearing pains in joints, bones, and periosteum. Cramps in upper arms and wrists. Great debility. Pains at night, as if bones were scraped. Stumbles easily and makes missteps. Itching, between fingers or in folds of joints.
Sympytum is very effective when pain occurs in the spine after intercourse. Generally, this remedy is used in case of fractures and Osteoporosis, but on the other hand, it is recommended to take it if pain starts in the spine after sexual excess.
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