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Spinal arthritis (beehaw.org)

submitted 1 year ago by Nugget@beehaw.org to c/disability@beehaw.org

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After having chronic pain for numerous years, I finally found a doctor who believed that a healthy 20-something could have chronic pain. Two MRIs later, arthritis was found in my spine (C3-C5, L3-L5). Since then, I've been put on pain medication and undergone radio frequency ablations.

I've never met anyone else with arthritis in their spine. If you're out there, please chime in!

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[–] Nugget@beehaw.org 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Definitely look for other doctors! I went to a rheumatologist and they ran blood tests, found nothing, and said I had fibromyalgia. I was not amused. There are actual doctors who study pain, see if you can find one!

[–] xuxxun@beehaw.org 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yeah I will probably try. I scheduled a visit with my general doctor to see if he can refer me to some other specialists. It's just all so tiring.

[–] Nugget@beehaw.org 2 points 1 year ago

Tiring is a great word for it. Fighting for people to listen takes so much emotional capital, it's so sad that it has to be that way. But once you find a good specialist, it will all be worth it!