Wondering How You Know When Your Vertebrae Are Ankylosing More Or In Other Areas?
Having more pain at waist and upper thoracic areas. Dr doesn't see need to xray any more as results would not change treatment plan.
Mine has moved to my neck. I will be driving from Florida to Virginia a week from today. Wish me luck.
I had the same issue with a newer Doc who did not believe I had AS because I did not have the marker. I’ve been in treatment for AS for over 8 yrs & had been on Remicade infusions for 6 yrs. So I had my Primary Cate Doctor find another referral. After examining me & hearing my story & reading my records, the new Doctor took me off Remicade & I transferred to her! A Big difference!
Safe travels! Merry Christmas!
Thanks. I have not needed advanced therapy as yet. Controlled by NSAIDS so far. I have had this for around 40 years but dx this year. I know that the orthopedic dr saw fusing on a xray when I was 30 but said it was most likely a genetic defect. Hummmm??
Has Anyone Been Diagnosed With AS Then Changed Dr. And Told You Don’t Have AS But You Have Degerative Disc Disease. Who Do You Believe?
Has Anyone Ever Been Offered Surgery For Fused Vertebra???
I'm New To This. Can You Get Bone Fusion In Your Neck ? Can You Get Diagnosed In Your 70's ?
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