Okay, here goes.Occaisional "blurry" vision in eyes. On and off scaly itchy scalp. Constant(unless I've been tanning) "rash" between shoulder blades. Periodic(3-4 times per week) "shakiness" and pain of hands when writing. Daily pain in elbow areas. Sciatica in left leg along with hip pain. Have been "diagnosed with "Spina Bifida Occulta","Spondylolysthesis grade 3" "Osgood Schlatter's","Hiatal Hernia" and "Osteoarthritis" with bony spurs in my cervical spine (and the base of my neck) causing excruciating pain when aggravated the "wrong" way. They did arthroscopic on my right knee a few years back because it kept hyperextending. It's gone downhill since. Did "Synvisc" series in June. EXPENSIVE but non-productive.They want to replace it now along with the spinal surgery to replace deteriorated discs from OA.
Now, an "aquaintance" of my mother's has MS and said that "I" have some of the classic symptoms, and should go to a Neurologist ?16 ADVIL daily. Only 42yrs old !!!
Update:5'6" 160lb Female with normal "levels" when bloodwork was done. Bllod Pressure good too.Cardio and weight lift 3-4 times per week. Omeprazole 20mg daily for stomach "issues"
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Does spina bifida get worse with age?
Spina bifida, itself, is not a degenerative condition. It doesn’t get worse with age. However, some sections of the body can deteriorate more quickly than usual. For instance, shoulder joints can become arthritic because they are called on to do work that they weren’t designed for, pushing a wheelchair and lifting for transfers. Also, people with spina bifida find it easier to become overweight as they age and this has significant effects on the person’s health.
No way should you accept a diagnosis online. You should see an orthopedist and neurologist that are recommended by your primary physician. It could be many things, but spinal surgery won't stop a rash between your shoulder blades, so see a specialist - NOW!
dont take diagnosis online.how would u know if the answerer is a doctor or not??