Ankylosing spondylitis can be debilitating for some and more of a nuisance for others. In a 2019 study, over 700 people reported on how the condition affected their quality of life. The study showed a roughly even split between those who reported low, medium, and high impact on their quality of life.
Researchers also reported that the condition affects several aspects of a person’s life, including physical and mental, as well as lifestyle and employment choices.