No, it is not a side effect of AS. I was originally diagnosed with AS, then Scoliosis when x-rays revealed my spine was curved into an S shape. Scoliosis IS a spinal disease. I have a lot of pain from these curves with the worst pain coming from the lumbar curve.

Is there any way you could ask what the 'something else going on in your spine' is?

- Carpal Tunnel in BOTH hands
- Depression (MDD) Major Depressive Disorder
- Pituitary Adenoma
- Scoliosis
- Spinal Arthritis with bone spurs on spine
- Multiple Scoliosis diagnosed
- Herniating spinal disc
- HLAB27+
- Final diagnosis: Mild lumbar spondylosis

Previously told Mechanical Back 'Issues'. Hate this term!