I hope your man finds some answers. Some of the things I found out about AS
are that it is more common in men. Others possible symptoms are swelling
fingers and toes, survature of the upper spine, upper and lower spinal pain
that eases with exercise, it is worse in the morning upon awakening,
conjuntivitis of the eye, bowel problems, bladder problems, hard to take deep
breaths, and heel pain. There is a blood test to see if you carry the gene.
I think it tends to run in families, also. Let me know what he finds out. I
will be speaking to my GP about the test tomorrow.