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<blockquote data-quote="flutterbee" data-source="post: 134029"><p>Tia -</p><p></p><p>It's interesting you should mention that, because until I saw my rheumatologist I was convinced that's what I have. They type of pain, the length of time I've had it and how it's progressing. I even had the Achilles tendonitis thing when my knees and ankles started last summer.</p><p></p><p>I've been saying for a few years now that in my right SI joint and hip area it feels like something is fused; like something that is supposed to move doesn't. The rheumatologist did the test for the genetic marker which I don't have (and I know that not everyone with AS has it) and the x-rays did not show any joint damage. The insurance company nixed the MRI of my spine saying it was not 'medically necessary' and instead wants me to do PT. I'm willing to try it, but have a hard time seeing how I'm going to be able to do it when just walking is agony.</p><p></p><p>My rheumatologist is wanting to blame everything on the vitamin d deficiency even though for 3 months following angioplasty I had no symptoms whatsoever. I could walk - and did walk for miles at a time - with no pain whatsoever. It was the most wonderful thing. Sounds like remission to me. My GP agrees.</p><p></p><p>I'd be interested in hearing your story if you wouldn't mind sharing.</p><p></p><p>Thanks for thinking of me. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="flutterbee, post: 134029"] Tia - It's interesting you should mention that, because until I saw my rheumatologist I was convinced that's what I have. They type of pain, the length of time I've had it and how it's progressing. I even had the Achilles tendonitis thing when my knees and ankles started last summer. I've been saying for a few years now that in my right SI joint and hip area it feels like something is fused; like something that is supposed to move doesn't. The rheumatologist did the test for the genetic marker which I don't have (and I know that not everyone with AS has it) and the x-rays did not show any joint damage. The insurance company nixed the MRI of my spine saying it was not 'medically necessary' and instead wants me to do PT. I'm willing to try it, but have a hard time seeing how I'm going to be able to do it when just walking is agony. My rheumatologist is wanting to blame everything on the vitamin d deficiency even though for 3 months following angioplasty I had no symptoms whatsoever. I could walk - and did walk for miles at a time - with no pain whatsoever. It was the most wonderful thing. Sounds like remission to me. My GP agrees. I'd be interested in hearing your story if you wouldn't mind sharing. Thanks for thinking of me. :) [/QUOTE]
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