Is there anyone out there that has a diagnosis of AS and a thyroid condition?
Asked by Rowie Hammond diagnosis as thyroid
I have every single symptom of AS, if not more. Yet, my bloodwork, xrays and MRI's are all normal. Is it possible I could still have this disease? I know SOMETHING is wrong with me because being in constant pain is not normal. I haven't been right since I had my last child ten months ago and I have a very long history of unexplained "injuries", tendonitis, and other ailments that shouldn't happen to a young person. I'm only 32.
Asked by Hayley Columbo diagnosis
Anyone else HLA B*27 + But still struggled to get diagnosed despite the endless symptoms being bloody obviously AS ?
Asked by Mr Terence King diagnosis
I finally went to see a rheumy. Despite hlab27+, recurring, chronic iritis, positive ANA, past test results with raise sed rates, joint pain for over a decade and an episode of "sausage digit" she thinks I just have fibromyalgia. Not arthritis. Although I have no muscle pains and no "tender points", she did xrays of my SI joints and hands and didn't see any damage hence she says it's fibro. Feeling deflated. She wants me on muscle relaxers. Thoughts?
Asked by Anne diagnosis fibromylagia
Hi all. I'm struggling to get a diagnosis of AS from my rheumatologist despite classic signs (severe back, neck, hip, rib pain, night sweats, HLA B27 positive, family history). This is partly because I happen to have a mildly prolapsed L5 disc and the doc fixates on that. However, I've been in severe pain for a year now and my physio says my neck's not moving well and my ribs have moved closer together. However, my lumbar x-ray and MRI are clear. Anyone have any advice?
Asked by Rebecca Dartnall diagnosis herniated disc
Wanted to say hi, haven't posted in awhile. Original dx was AS. Neuro symtoms have gotten much worse and joint pain is now gone. Starting to look less like AS, now looking at Lyme or MS. Anyone else in limboland between all the fun possibilities?
Asked by Gullyabb diagnosis neuropathy
If I have what I believe to be a moderate case of AS, is it worth getting diagnosed? Assuming that I may need to acquire my own personal health insurance, are the benefits of a diagnosis (doctor treatments, etc) worth the possible difficulty with getting covered in the future? Assuming I try to stay active, etc, how does an official diagnosis benefit me?
Asked by Kyle Jones diagnosis insurance
How long did it take people to get diagnosed with AS? Ive been having pain in my legs and back for 11 yrs (since i was 18) and they have just decided that there is a strong possibility i have AS. Got to have Bloods and xrays now
Asked by Kerry Hart diagnosis
I am so confused. I am HLA-B27 Positive. I have neck pain, herniated and degenerative disc, (hip, knee, elbow, shoulder, ankle and wrist pain). I am having trouble walking and cutting up my own food due to my knees and wrists. My doctor said its not AS because I have no joint damage or visible swelling. I am in pain constantly and my neck is basically deformed at this point. It leans so far forward it feels like I cant hold my head up. Doctor thought maybe lupus but ANA is negative. Please help?
Asked by Kourtenay diagnosis as as symptoms
I got this email from my doctor today, he made me go in on Friday for an Emergency CT scan with contrast: The CT scan of your neck shows numerous small lymph nodes in the neck. They said the size of the nodes are not remarkable but the number of nodes are. I think the next step is to get a biopsy of the nodes. I will contact Head and Neck surgery on Tuesday so that they may evaluate you ASAP for a biopsy. Has anyone had this, he is checking for cancers as well?
Asked by Sasha symptoms cancer pain
