What is the future with spondylitis?

I was diagnosed in my mid 30's. I had it since my early 20's but the Doctors I was seeing at the time did not do the proper tests to zero in on what was really behind my symptoms. In my mid 30's I was thinking I was going to be dead by 50. I am 67 now. I retired almost 4 years ago, my choosing.

Find a good Rheumatologist, get some good anti-inflammatory drugs and stick with the plan. Your body and range of motion will dwindle in some aspects. I play golf 1-2 times per week and enjoy myself. I no longer swim very well, and I have given up high speed (high impact) sports like biking.

I have been on Enbrel for 20+ years. OK if you are commercial insurance, a huge cost if not. I'm lucky, I can afford it so far.