Dietitian and Nutritionist for Ankylosing Spondylitis

Ankylosing spondylitis (or AS) is a type of inflammatory arthritis that causes inflammation and fusion in the spine and sacroiliac joint.

Treatment usually involves anti-inflammatory medication that would be prescribed by a rheumatologist. However, there are some dietary strategies that can help manage AS.

As such, a registered dietitian for ankylosing spondylitis can help with:

• Review anti-inflammatory diet guidelines.
• Outline inflammatory foods that may exacerbate the condition.
• Help establish the Mediterranean diet–the best evidence we have for fighting inflammation with food.
• Assist with weight management, helping to find and maintain your best weight, which can help reduce inflammation in your body.
• Provide strategies to manage food cravings and reduce how much added sugar you eat.
• Supply recipes and resources for ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and the Mediterranean diet.
• Managing constipation, which can be a side effect of some anti-inflammatory medications.
• Assist with energy conservation: meal planning and prep when you’re hit with fatigue.
• Helps manage other conditions that are common with AS, like Celiac Disease or Crohn’s Disease.
• Ensure your diet contains enough iron, if you have anemia of chronic disease.
• Help determine when to seek other help, like physiotherapy or occupational therapy.
• And more.