If you have a chronic condition like ankylosing spondylitis, it may require regular visits to your doctor. One thing that has made managing ankylosing spondylitis more convenient is the increasing availability of telemedicine.
“Telemedicine can be particularly beneficial for patients with rare diseases due to poor access in their system or a long wait time to be seen in person,”says Nilasha Ghosh, MD, a rheumatologist at the Hospital for Special Surgery. “While there are benefits to seeing your doctor in person, telemedicine [can] make managing your chronic pain easier for you.”
Nilasha Ghosh, MD, MS, is a board-certified Rheumatologist with expertise in autoimmune diseases, inflammatory arthritis, and musculoskeletal medicine.
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Spondylitis Association of America. Possible Complications: How Is a Person Affected?
Wexler, M. (2020). Telehealth ‘Helpful’ Alternative to In-person Care, Rare Disease Patients Say. Ankylosing Spondylitis News.
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