Fatigue as a side-effect of ankylosing spondylitis
Fatigue is the main issue experienced by all the patients of spondylitis. Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and other related diseases (SpA) affects the spine and other areas of the body. Spondylitis does not follow a similar pattern in everyone even if it is within the same family. There are some symptoms which are common for everyone such as inflammation of the eye, chronic pain, and fatigue. Pain caused by inflammation can be different for each person; it can range from mild to severe. Fatigue is one major complaint with all the patients suffering from inflammatory rheumatic diseases.
Fatigue can be due to many reasons all of them are related to spondylitis.
Fatigue is a huge part of the pain experienced, so you should talk to your therapist/doctor about it. They will help you move in a manner that will minimize fatigue, pain, inflammation, and frustration.
Pain in arthritis is due to inflammation in the musculoskeletal system.
Daily exercises, along with functional activity, are also very important. Stuff like lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, handling, and digital dexterity are a few examples of functional activity that have to be followed on a daily routine basis. Each activity is practiced in three forms: pacing the activity, flare management, and slow progression. A few exercise forms like Tai Chi, Yoga, and Qigong deliver excellent results.