Ankylosing Spondylitis natural plant-based treatment
Ankylosing spondylitis, or axial spondylarthritis, is a rare inflammatory disease that overtime causes vertebrae in the spine to fuse together. This makes the spine less flexible, and in turn, causes pain and stiffness - as well as affecting the person's breathing, and their posture. While these symptoms can be generally managed with conventional anti-inflammatories and painkillers, for some these methods are ineffective and so, they may be keen to explore natural alternative treatment methods like plant-based products.
Am I eligible?0.05%
Ankylosing Spondylitis is a [rare condition] that is believed to affect between 0.05% and 0.23% of the population.
32%
Self-reported data from patients with AS shows after administrating plant-based products, pain scores [reduce] by an average of 32%.
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In the UK, GPs typically only see 1 person each year that presents with new onset [ankylosing spondylitis].
Common
In the UK, the most common [condition] that is currently being treated with natural treatments is chronic pain.
Symptoms
Anxiety and/or depression
Fatigue
Inflamed joints
Pain (especially back pain)
Sleep disruptions
Stiffness
Swelling
If you are suffering from any of these symptoms. Please speak with your GP to find out more.
Treatment options:
In the UK, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are typically the first type of treatment prescribed to manage ankylosing spondylitis. For some, these may be paired with conjunctive analgesics and lifestyle adaptions for extra symptom management.
Celecoxib
Codeine
Corticosteroids
Diclofenac
Etoricoxib
Methotrexate
Naproxen
Sulfasalazine
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A word from our specialist
“Many conditions that lead to chronic pain often respond poorly to conventional pharmaceutical medications. More and more is being understood about how the endocannabinoid system interacts with the more well-known pain pathways to work synergistically with these conventional medications. Chronic pain comes with a variety of associated symptoms such as poor sleep, fatigue, brain fog and reduced appetite – all of which treatment with medical cannabis can improve.“
Dr David Tang
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Am I eligible?Can patients with ankylosing spondylitis receive plant-based treatments in the UK?
In the UK, patients who have been unresponsive to traditional, licensed treatments that are used to treat and manage ankylosing spondylitis may be considered eligible for alternative plant-based treatments at Releaf.
This is because of the effect natural treatments can have on common symptoms people with ankylosing spondylitis encounter, such as pain, inflammation and disturbed sleep. The effects plant-based products can have on inflammation and pain are well noted and evidenced.
For example, in 2021 a systematic review that analysed 26 scientific articles concluded that numerous natural chemicals contained within plant-based products, can have anti-inflammatory effects, and these can be harnessed therapeutically.
Another case series published in 2023 analysed the responses of 3148 Australian patients who were using natural products. Over 74% of those involved were using plant derived treatments to manage their pain, and after commencing treatments, significant improvements were seen in all 8 domains of health included on the SF-36 health survey.
These domains are physical functioning, physical role limitations, bodily pain, energy and vitality, social functioning, emotional role limitations, and general health perceptions.
It is important to note that natural approaches are not suitable for everyone. However, for those struggling with conventional treatments for ankylosing spondylitis, these new, natural alternatives may be an option worth considering. Find out if you may be eligible today.