What is the approximate course of treatment for ankylosing spondylitis?

  Approximate treatment process: 1, regardless of oral drugs or biological agents, as soon as possible to control disease activity (that is, blood sedimentation, C-reactive protein and other inflammatory indicators reduced to normal, the initial 1 month review, after stabilization can be 2-3 months review), and then a long time to maintain, probably in the first six months to 1 year drug temporarily not to reduce the dosage.  2, half a year or 1 year after the start of drug reduction, each time to reduce one, observe two months; if the disease can still be controlled, continue to reduce the drug. If the disease is still under control, continue to reduce the medication. If there is only one drug left and the disease is still under control, maintain the medication for six months.  3.After stopping the medication, the patient should be reviewed once every 3-6 months. Because about 40% of patients may relapse within 3 years. In case of relapse, the above treatment process will be repeated.  From the above process, the approximate course of treatment is more than 2 years.  Note: 1. Do not reduce or stop the medication at will.  2.Regular review is very important.  3.After the pain is controlled, physical exercise is very important.  Physical exercise: the best way to exercise is swimming, if not, you can walk or pedal a bicycle. In fact, for most patients, the most important thing is not to choose which kind of exercise, but to develop a good habit of exercise.