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Have Hemochromatosis, Body Pain, X Ray Normal. Can It Be Ankylosis Spondylitis?
My doctor suspects that I have ankylosis spondylitis.. This is do to where my pain is and how long i have had it... About the age of 15 yrs old I started having the trouble with my (tailbone area).. I am now 36 yrs old and have other spots of pain. Like my hips, hands, top of foot - like where the toes might connect.. can you have ankylosis spondylitis even if my x-rays look normal ( lower spine )? I also forgot to mention.
I have Hemochromatosis ( C282Y).
I have Hemochromatosis ( C282Y).
Wed, 14 Aug 2013
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I don't think so if you have Ankylosing spondylitis. Do you feel stiffness in lower back after doing rest or in early morning ? Get ESR, CRP done. Also do a dedicated sacroiliac joint x-ray. Take analgesics sos.
Best wishes
I don't think so if you have Ankylosing spondylitis. Do you feel stiffness in lower back after doing rest or in early morning ? Get ESR, CRP done. Also do a dedicated sacroiliac joint x-ray. Take analgesics sos.
Best wishes
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