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Bone Spurs: Is It Normal To Be Left With Bone Spurs After Inflammation? I Have An Ugly Bony Lump On The Side Of My Foot And Elbow.

A MySpondylitisTeam Member asked a question 💭

I have AS and use Cosentyx 300mg every 4 weeks.

October 12
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@A MySpondylitisTeam Member. Has an xray revealed that they are bone spurs? They might be ganglion cysts instead of bone spurs.

October 13
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

@A MySpondylitisTeam Member. If you haven't had xrays, there's no way to tell they are bone spurs. They may just be harmless hardened ganglion cysts. Be careful about self diagnosing. It can make you think you are having worse problems than you are. Even when you get medical diagnoses backed by radiology films, the terminology can make you think its far worse than it really is. Thinking the worst has a way of actually making it worse through cortisol worrying and inactivity when activity is the best therapy. Kind regards 😌🙏

October 14
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

I haven’t had X-rays - I’ll ask my rheumatologist next time I see him.

October 13
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

Bone spurs, or osteophytes, can develop as a result of inflammation associated with ankylosing spondylitis (AS). The inflammation can lead to new bone formation, which may cause these bony lumps.

Key Points
- Bone Spurs and AS: Inflammation from AS can cause new bone formation, leading to bone spurs.
- Common Areas: Show Full Answer

Bone spurs, or osteophytes, can develop as a result of inflammation associated with ankylosing spondylitis (AS). The inflammation can lead to new bone formation, which may cause these bony lumps.

Key Points:
- Bone Spurs and AS: Inflammation from AS can cause new bone formation, leading to bone spurs.
- Common Areas: Bone spurs can appear in various joints, including the spine, feet, and elbows.
- Treatment: You are using Cosentyx (secukinumab), an IL-17 inhibitor, which helps control inflammation.

Recommendations:
- Consult Your Doctor: Discuss the bone spurs with your healthcare provider to explore treatment options.
- Monitor Symptoms: Keep track of any changes or new symptoms and report them to your doctor.

For more detailed information, please refer to your healthcare provider.

October 12

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