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DISH (diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis) or Forestier's

Spine Health | Last Active: Sep 13 4:44am | Replies (221)
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@perky5

I have been disgnosed with DISH spinal disease and was told by my back/spine specialist that their are no cures. So what am I to do with this painful spinal disease? Has anyone had a success with treatments of any kind?

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Jennifer, Volunteer Mentor | @jenniferhunter | Apr 30, 2023

Hello @perky5 . Welcome to Connect.

Here is a discussion where members are discussing DISH or Foresters disease:

- Spine Health - "DISH (diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis) or Forestier's"
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/dish-disese-diffuse-ideopathic-skeletal-hypertrophy-or-foresters/
In this link on the Mayo website, it mentions steroid injections for DISH patients:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/diabetes/in-depth/diabetes/art-20049314

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dishpain | @dishpain | May 1, 2023

Hi. I just want to let you know that I am a dish patient as well, and have found some relief with steroid spine block injections, and steroid epidural’s. I have also had the injections in my shoulders, because I have bone spurs in both shoulders, and I also have osteoarthritis as well as dish. I am able to work full-time. It is not perfect, but it keeps you going. I have also found that aqua therapy or exercises in the water are helpful to keep your body moving. Unfortunately lately I have not been able to get in the water but I will get back in the water as soon as I can. I wish you luck and make sure you read as much as you can about this disease. It’s important that you can educate physicians who really don’t know about this disease. I found that rheumatologist and spine specialist knew the most about it. Be well!

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