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What Does Straightening Of Normal Curvature And Neural Foraminal Narrowing L 5 S1 Mean?

Hi, I have been having a lot of problems with arthritis in hands. I have calcaneal entheosopathy, synovitis cyst, retro Achilles and retrocalcaneal inflammation, lower back and hip pain, shoulder pain, and constant low grade fevers. HLA B27 antigen test is positive and lumber spine xray shows NFS -Present, abnormal curvature- present. Impression: straightening of the normal curvature and neural foraminal narrowing L 5 S 1. Could I be diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondilytis ?
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After going through your query I concluded that you may be having ankylosing spondylitis. You have much sighs and symptoms of Ankylosing spondylitis. So can be diagnosed as ankylosing spondylitis. Rest is contraindicated in this disease. Analgesic such as ibuprofen are of use to relieve pain. You can discuss your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then please don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. You can also write to me directly on below link:
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Wishing you good health. Take care.
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What Does Straightening Of Normal Curvature And Neural Foraminal Narrowing L 5 S1 Mean?

Hi Welcome to healhcaremagic After going through your query I concluded that you may be having ankylosing spondylitis. You have much sighs and symptoms of Ankylosing spondylitis. So can be diagnosed as ankylosing spondylitis. Rest is contraindicated in this disease. Analgesic such as ibuprofen are of use to relieve pain. You can discuss your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then please don t hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. You can also write to me directly on below link: https://www.bit.ly/askdrsudhirortho Wishing you good health. Take care.