HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Stiffness In Lower Back, Pain In Neck. Taking Pain Killers. MRI Normal. What Can I Do?

Hi there im a 30 yr old man in the uk, i have recently had an mri for ankylosing spondylitis which im told was normal, i have morning stiffness lower back, pain in neck like something is trapped cracking painful joints no swelling though. Cracking sturnum and restriction in chest expansion. All ease with exercise. But bad with rest im hla b27 positive. Recently had issues with sinis tachecardia and given propranolol . Im on nsaids and pain killers but what can i do after this normal mri i feel lost. my father suffers with severe AS too. Thanks Carl.
Wed, 9 Apr 2014
Report Abuse
Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
Hello,

I have studied your case with diligence.

As per your MRI there is no disc bulge.
Your blood test for HLA-B27 is positive.

You may need proper exercises and lifestyle modifications.
In ankylosing spondylitis there is progressive stiffness so you need vigorous daily exercises and physiotherapy.
Epidural steroid injection may help if pain persists.
Tab indocap 25mg is good to relive stiffness and pain of ankylosing spondylitis.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
I find this answer helpful

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Analgesic


Loading Online Doctors....
Stiffness In Lower Back, Pain In Neck. Taking Pain Killers. MRI Normal. What Can I Do?

Hello, I have studied your case with diligence. As per your MRI there is no disc bulge. Your blood test for HLA-B27 is positive. You may need proper exercises and lifestyle modifications. In ankylosing spondylitis there is progressive stiffness so you need vigorous daily exercises and physiotherapy. Epidural steroid injection may help if pain persists. Tab indocap 25mg is good to relive stiffness and pain of ankylosing spondylitis. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.