degenerative arthritis in back

He took xrays last week to look at my lower back, for what I supposed was the herniated disc that may have gotten worse. Now he's telling me that I have degenerative arthritis. I saw a chiro a couple months ago who told me that I had no degeneration yet. Eeeeekkk.... when docs disagree, what do you do? My doc also told me that I have "lost a curve" in my spinal column... whatever that means.

Right now I feel like I'm bruised all over ( no actual bruising, just feels sore), and like someone yanked a drawstring in my back and pulled it tight. Can't release this feeling of pressure thru my spine. Being treated by PT for neck muscle damage... a muscle is stretched and causing hypermobility.

Is that a normal symptom for degenerative arthritis?

Thanks.

-Sarah

hypermobility is typically seen with the soft connective tissues. can it be from arthiticies?....probably yes if there is RA and muscle inflammation, and since you said a muscle has been streatched it sounds about right! with degenerative discs, they should not be guessing. it is clear cut with ct scans mri's and xrays. perhaps a better picture is needed. did the chiropractor see the films? i hope something works and you find good answers.

chostochondritis stinks. it's awful. i hate the popping and pain every time i turn over too. it's painful to the point where i can't breathe fully or talk and eat. i'm 23 and have severe RA, on enbrel but most likely moving up to remicade. i've 7 bulging discs so i know what you mean about trying to relieve the pressure sometimes i want to hang upside down from my toes from the ceiling just to relieve that pain.

i wish you lots of luck with your bloodworks. arthritic and auto immune dieseases are tough to crack because of the very not-so-specific testings! i hope all works out well for you and you do not have to wait much longer.

lots of luck & take good care

erin

till later, take good care

erin