I think and believe those 2 ailments aren't connected to MS; I've encountered a lot of people over the years who have also arthritis But don't have an autoimmune disease. Furthermore, these two ailments are part of the usual wear and tear and over time. Another thing about arthritis is that there is a rheumatoid arthritis which deals with the immune system attacking your bones.Get checked to see if you have rheumatoid arthritis-Who knows, maybe it might be that related to the MS.

It’s common in many people. Not ms related except for using chronic steroids increases osteoporosis risk a lot.

Mostly smile. You know, grin and bear it. Seriously, I see a chiropractor and just received a shot in my back from my pain management doctor.

AmandaGreer. DDD is Degenerative Disk Disease

I have DDD. I see an Orthropedist. I often get PT but often need surgery.