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I also have really low vitamin D levels and have been told to take a D supplement 3 times each day. Rheumatologist has requested the B127 (?) test and also wants fresh xrays of my spine. All I know is my spine hurts with each bump my car drives over and my ribs feel like iron.
- 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!
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Very_Addicted_to_AS_Kickin
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Very_Addicted_to_AS_Kickin
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New blood work results just came in;
vit D is now 88.
I've been taking 10,000 IU daily.
sue
Spondyloarthropathy, HLAB27 negative
Humira (still methylprednisone for flares, just not as often. Aleve if needed, rarely.)
LDN/zanaflex/flector patches over SI/ice
vits C, D. probiotics. hyaluronic acid. CoQ, Mg, Ca, K.
chiro
walk, bike
no dairy (casein sensitivity), limited eggs, limited yeast (bread)
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Supreme_AS_Kicker
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Low Vit D is linked to autoimmune disease. Can't remember if one causes the other or not, but they are linked. Rheumy wanted my level in the 60s or above.
But I read in one of my laboratory magazines that there is some 'discussion' about what normal levels should be and how it should be handled. And my lab put a lot of $$$ into testing platforms for Total Vit D and we do LOTS of them now. Beginning to wonder if Vit D is not as fashionable as it was 5 yrs ago. I've slept since reading it and don't remember all the details in the article. I'll look to see if I can find it.
DX: Psoriatic Arthritis, Osteoporosis, Psoriasis
Meds: MTX since Oct 2009, 15mg/week. Cimzia-restarted after 2 yrs away.
Epidural Steroid Injections x8; Lumbar Radiofreq Ablation x2
SIJ Steroid Injection x3; Bilateral Radiofreq Ablation SIJ x9
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