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.
There is no cure for ankylosing spondylitis, but treatments can lessen your symptoms and possibly slow progression of the disease. Symptoms Early signs and symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis might include pain and stiffness in your lower back and hips, especially in the morning and after periods of inactivity. Neck pain and fatigue also are common.