Affect and Symptoms

Source: https://www.humira.com/ankylosing-spondylitis/symptoms-of-as-disease

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) may affect people differently.

Ankylosing spondylitis symptoms can range in severity from mild to severe, and they can vary from person to person.

• Some men report feeling symptoms first in their lower backs
• Some women report feeling symptoms first in their necks

It's important to recognize the symptoms and to get a proper diagnosis and treatment of AS.

What are the initial symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis?

• Gradual progression of lower back pain before age 35
• Spine stiffness in the morning
• Pain and stiffness that get worse with inactivity
• Pain and stiffness that get better with physical activity
• Symptoms lasting longer than 3 months

What other ankylosing spondylitis symptoms are there?

• Pain and stiffness in alternating sides of the body—starting in the lower back and buttocks
• Pain and stiffness that’s usually worse in the morning and during the night