Spondylitis Association of America Forums General Discussion General Message Board for Ankylosing Spondylitis and Related Diseases Picture of my fused SI Joints

Just thought I'd throw this out there. I didn't search this site, but when I tried to google "fused SI joint" images to compare mine to, I did not have much success.

So here are mine (you'll also note the twin HSR's). The x-ray report called the SI Joints indistinct, consistent with Psoriatic Arthritis, my (incorrect) diagnosis at the time. My rheumatologist simplified it for me by saying, "see those two bright white lines? They should be black. These joints have completely fused."

Anyway that's what I was told, I am not a medical professional. Again, throwing this out there for comments, comparison by others trying to figure out their own x-rays.

Mike

Just curious Miquelito, did you notice a distinct time period with pain and then it just disappeared on side after another?

Best,

SNova

Are you asking if the SI joints stopped hurting after fusion?

If so, I can't answer. I did not even know that my SI joints had fused until March. It probably happened years ago. I had both my hips replaced (2012, 2014) when my diagnosis was still (incorrectly) Psoriatic Arthritis.

My back (lower, upper, rib-cage, etc.), hips (to include groin), and side of thighs have been such a source of frequent (not always) pain over the last dozen years that I have no idea what was referred pain from the hips, what was AS.

Did I read your question aright? If not, let me know.

Thx,

Mike