Patients with ankylosing spondylitis are not recommended to receive moxibustion treatment because it can easily cause skin burns and local soft tissue infections. Moreover, moxibustion does not address the root cause of ankylosing spondylitis. It is recommended to continue with regular oral medication treatments. The medications used to treat ankylosing spondylitis mainly include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as sustained-release diclofenac sodium. Commonly used medications to control the condition include sulfasalazine and thalidomide. Currently, the most effective treatment for ankylosing spondylitis involves biologic agents, commonly tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors. (Please use medications under the guidance of a doctor.)