Doctors words.....

[Noworryjonny]

So I’ve had mri and blood tests for AS and the doctor has said to me “you haven’t got AS there is absolutely no doubt”

Why on earth can I not believe him :(


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[nomorepanic]

Because you have HA so why aren't you treating that as a real illness?

[adamden]

Because you have health anxiety. We sufferers can’t trust their word. But you must learn to. There is no point in doubting those that went to school for this kind of thing.
You don’t have ALS. No way.

[Noworryjonny]

It’s not ALS I’m worried it’s AS (ankylosing spondylitis) but I spoke to my doctor today who said it’s not even that bad and many people live with it and live normal life’s it just causes back pain and stiffness, and famous people have it and they live perfectly normal life’s


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[adamden]

Never even heard of that condition until just now. But even still, I think you’re fine

[Fishmanpa]

But you don't have AS either or any other physical illness. The sooner you accept that and treat the illness you do have as well as incorporate common sense life styles, the sooner you can begin to move on with your life.

Or.... you can continue to doubt and live in this horrid cycle of worry and fear and posting on anxiety forums.

Positive thoughts

[pulisa]

Earlier on in the week you had Crohns...

Why AS specifically now? How would that change your lifestyle?

[Noworryjonny]

I’ve always been worried about AS because I have back pain and a few other symptoms linking to AS but I have done a lot of research on AS today and to be honest I could still lead a normal life but I would have to make changes lifestyle wise like change my diet exercise more and take medication


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[adamden]

But your symptoms can also be linked to stress and anxiety. Trust your doctor's word, and don't keep wasting your money for procedures that aren't necessary anymore. Spend your money on seeing a therapist.

[pulisa]

You've had an MRI scan which would pick up anything out of the ordinary. MRIs can also flag up structural problems which cause no pain so the fact that your MRI was normal and there are no inflammatory markers in your blood rules out AS and anything worrying.