Good candidates for melodic intonation therapy have: 1  severely restricted speech that may be limited to nonsense words or syllables except when singing along to popular songs; 2  poor ability to repeat words spoken by others; 3  relatively good ability to understand the speech of others;  good motivation, cooperation and attentiveness; and.
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) â such as naproxen (Naprosyn) and indomethacin (Indocin) â are the medications doctors most commonly use to treat ankylosing spondylitis. They can relieve your inflammation, pain and stiffness. However, these medications might cause gastrointestinal bleeding.
What is ankylosing spondylitis? Ankylosing spondylitis is a painful and progressive type of arthritis where some or all of the joints and bones of the spine fuse together. Ankylosing spondylitis cannot be cured and the symptoms can range from back pain and stiffness to long-term disability. Ankylosing spondylitis is estimated to affect around 200,000 people in the UK.