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October 9
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Members weighed in on whether back pain is always related to MS, with the overall message being that it may or may not be connected and that... Read more

Members weighed in on whether back pain is always related to MS, with the overall message being that it may or may not be connected and that seeing a specialist is important. Several members shared their own experiences, including herniated discs, disc disease, sciatic nerve issues, and one member who was later diagnosed with axial spondyloarthritis after years of assuming MS was the cause. A recurring theme was the importance of advocating for yourself and not letting doctors automatically blame MS without proper testing.

A MyMSTeam Member

back pain is usually caused by the vertebrae..you might have narrowing in between a few vertebrae, causing pressure on nerves.. see an orthopedic

October 9
A MyMSTeam Member

It can be related to MS, but please see a specialist as soon as you can, my back pain has been put down to MS for years, I just accepted it at first but then I recognised it wasnt the MS and I got reffered to Muscoskeletal via my doctors. I recently had an MRI scan which revealed inflammation and bony spurs in the thoracic spine, they are now saying I have Axiel spondyloarthritis, I have chronic thoracic back pain, like a deep aching, popping/cracking nosies and it feels worse when im at rest, particularly in the mornings and at night. So im now waiting for Rhumatology to see me.

October 12 (edited)
A MyMSTeam Member

You need to get with a spine specialist and have them check it out. Not all pain comes from multiple sclerosis

October 9
A MyMSTeam Member

Probably not, Wildone78; read Jj's answer which is one cause. Others are from poor posture, fused bones, slipped, bulging or ruptured discs in the spine, scoliosis and other back disorders. Get checked out by a chiropractor and see what could be causing it.

October 9
A MyMSTeam Member

Whatever ever you do you need if you can to strengthen your back but gently your whole body comes into it blessings πŸŒΈπŸ’πŸ’πŸ’πŸ’πŸ’πŸ’πŸ’πŸŒΊπŸŒΊπŸŒΊ

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