Chronic Neck Stiffness--Ankylosing Spondlylitis?

Question  I am a female with chronic neck stiffness and loss of range of motion but nothing on x-ray. Could this be AS?
I also have mild Postive Ana, and Ds-dna antibodies. I was told Lupus does not affect the neck, is that right?
 
Answer  AS usually presents with chronic low back pain and morning stiffness that progresses up the spine. I agree that neck pain is not a usual lupus symptom unless part of more diffuse muscle and joint pain.

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