Originally Posted By: RBarnes
Regarding my Dx, x-rays showed "arthritis" in my lower vertebrae and my blood tests revealed high levels of inflammation. What cinched it for my rheumy, aside from my description of my symptoms and a physical examination, was the presence of the HLA-B27 gene. So far, there's no fusion in the SI joints or spinal column that he could detect on x-ray.


Yep... you are in the right spot it appears. My diagnosis was family history, fusion that showed in x-rays and HLA B27+... took me over a year to get diagnosed even with being "classic" AS case.

Best to you,

Tim


AS may win some battles, but I will win the war.

KONK - Keep ON Kicking