Ankylosing Spondylitis, How is it diagnosed?

Whats this topic got to do with Tramadol??? :lol:

Though i guess you might take Tramadol for a bad case of Ankylosing Spondylitis :D

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Yes I take Tramadol too but I didnt mention that!!

OK :D

Its upto the individual consultant how they diagnose Ankylosing Spondylitis. I dont think a GP can

HI there

That is the point she didn't want to listen as she didn't bother to look at my xrays etc so I just have to put up with my misdiagnosed symptoms.

Thanks for replying

Regards

SES

Nobody has to put up with anything, tell your GP her examination / diagnosis was / is seriously flawed and that you simply want another opinion

Hi there

Mechanical back strain is what she said I have, and yet I get it in my hands and feet????(as well as everywhere else) and I have started with this ailment(s) since nov 06????? She thinks as I haven't had physio that is the problem, but how is it these new tablets are working?????I feel all most normal again???? Surely the Doctor knew what he was doing when he prescribed me these too?????? (with these tablets being only for three types of arthritis) I feel like screaming, I told the rhuemotologist about my x-rays and my lost curvature but she obviously didnt take notice, and as I have said previously this is a classic sign of AS!!!!! the Orthopedic pointed this to me too as he told me the detail of my x-rays.

I just don't know what to do? I have had many it could be this or that but no diagnosis, and yet I am no doctor but my findings seem linked???? but I am no doctor and I cant diagnose myself so I will just suffer I think until someone thinks they have solved my ailments????

thanks for reading

Regards

SES :oops:

You're supposed to be pleased its only a mechanical back strain! :D

[quote:e79e3be98d]but how is it these new tablets are working?????I feel all most normal again???? Surely the Doctor knew what he was doing when he prescribed me these too?????? (with these tablets being only for three types of arthritis) I feel like [/quote:e79e3be98d]

Which, the Tramadol? Theyre working because theyre pretty strong painkillers (with a small antidepressant action). I dunno if theyre safe for you to take but some Ibuprofen would go nice with um

Thanks for your reply Spock

I would be happy that it was just mechanical back strain but I have had x-rays to prove its not just that, and the Rhumotologist didn't care to look just took her assumptions on her clinical knowledge if thats what you call it for the day!!!!!!! I have a straight spine, loosing the curvature and degenerative discs along with spacing narrowed in my hip joints, so no I am not happy as such as this professional women didn't care to look at my clinical x-ray's.......I have had pain for almost a year (dec 06 it started) and as I have taken anti inflammatories before they only blocked \"some\" pain not \"all\" and so the Meloxicam and tramadol work well together as at the moment they take away the pain totally, along with the severe headaches I have had for months, I have dry eyes too and I was diagnosed with this from my optician! (having to put drops in my eyes) So you can see I know that the so called diagnosis has it question of doubt?

Regards

SES :roll:

Yeah its true, your symptoms have gone on a very long time for a plain old mechanical strain, its almost a year when it should only be a couple of months (at the extreme) if it is just a strain

hi ses the way you get tested for as is with a expensive blood test forget what its called now but i remember years ago my ortho doc said he thought i had that but wanted to rule anything else out first i didnt have to have the blood test cos it turned out i had very large lipomas down my back that were pressing on nerves so had them taken out very straight forward op and hey presto was good as new .

Thanks Gail

I am seeing my Gp after the 29th as he is on hols (lucky for him!!) I am not sure whether he will look into this test? I know the HLA-B27 has something to do with this? but as I have an appointment with the nurse on Tuesday I am going to get a list of the bloods/results I have had previously, then I can ask him if further tests can be done if need be?

I hope you are coping, I ask Mandy all the time how you are, as I have seen you on here, and my thoughts are with you, thanks so much for your reply xx

Kind regards

Sara

[quote:158cec670a=\"gail\"],,, taken out very straight forward op and hey presto was good as new .[/quote:158cec670a]

Gosh a good backpain outcome :shock: :lol: I was gonna say get used to it because things only get worse :lol:

hi spock

only to that !! since then i,ve prolapsed discs in my neck now thats a real diffrant situation(see prolapsed discs)

Hi there

I do hope you are ok? I can imagine the pain your having, as I have had neuropathic pain, probably nowhere near to the pain I have with my ddd in the lumbar region and I can imagine its not very nice, as I think anything nearer to your head is worse pain (toothache I can't stand I would rather have a c-section any day!!!!!!!!!)!!!!!! As my mobility is effected and I have a young son (of nearly 2) I find it hard to do \"normal\" things and so my heart goes out for all fellow sufferers xxx

take care xx

SES

hey my two fav patient buddies! :lol::cheerup:

sara said~As my mobility is effected and I have a young son (of nearly 2) I find it hard to do \"normal\" things and so my heart goes out for all fellow sufferers xxx

and a very cute son at that! :wink:

still can't see how you cope hun, but you do, cos you have too!!! i salute you, :ok: soooo glad my kids are big! lol,

take care see you on the other side, :hug:xx

:rose: mandy :rose: