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.
Ankylosing spondylitis - Complications. Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a complex condition that can affect many parts of your body. It can cause complications in your day-to-day life and lead to additional health conditions. Some complications associated with AS are outlined below.