May is an Awareness Month for Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS). I was diagnosed with this a few years ago when images showed a wear-and-tear in my spine. I have been getting all sorts of treatments just to manage the pain. Some of which worked (Injections) and others that have not worked (Humira). I have had 7…
Category: back pain
Sunday Fun Day: MRI
Sunday April 28th, I had a doctor’s appointment to go to the hospital for another MRI on my back. The only difference with this MRI VS my other MRI’s is that this one was the first one post-car accident. My other MRI’s were done before the car accident. But knowing by the Xray images have…
Blindsided by a Nagging Injury
Why yes, it has been forever since I have updated. Basically since the site showed my last school assignment. While I hope you all can forgive me, I still feel like I have to give an explanation about my whereabouts. While, I am not comfortable and/or ready to get into the details about this injury….
Bertolotti’s Syndrome
Bertolotti’s Syndrome is a very rare and unheard of syndrome. Yet, it is one that seems to be very common. Basic Definition: “Bertolotti syndrome is an uncommon cause of low back pain, particularly focused along the waistline slightly off to the side, that is often confused with sacroiliitis. Bertolotti syndrome is a diagnosis given…
Back Pain: Arthritis and Extra Bone
I have been having back pain for as long at least 12 years now. At first I thought, back pain? This has to be normal. Everyone my age (I was thirteen at the time) must have it because nobody is showing any symptoms.
Deidre Matthews 