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Does Ankylosing Spondylitis Cause Degenerative Disc Disease?

A MySpondylitisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Beaumont, TX

I was told by first rheumatologist that I had AS and second rheumatologist said no AS but degenerative disc disease.
Symptoms; both Achilles hurt, HLA B27 positive. Started with pain in my neck . Now my entire spine hurts.

September 20, 2023
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A MySpondylitisTeam Member

This rheumatologist says I don’t have AS. She says only degenerative disc disease. No meds for AS

September 20, 2023
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

I feel that also head to tailbone and down legs. Have yo remind self to keep moving .

September 20, 2023

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