← Return to DISH (diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis) or Forestier's

Discussion

DISH (diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis) or Forestier's

Spine Health | Last Active: May 28 5:16am | Replies (207)
Comment receiving replies
@jcain

I am 74 years old. I was accidently diagnosed by x-ray for another problem.

I was told I had. DISH disease. They said it was calcified in front of my lumbar spine. I have had trouble bending over for the past year. I still golf but require understanding friends who tee the ball up for me. The doctor told me to stay as active as I can . I use aspercreme on my back and take tylenol.

I was wondering if I had it in my toes since I have trouble bending my toes down. It is like they are stiff.

I have scheduled a total right knee replacement in mid September and will be doing the left knee 6 weeks later.

I am also have an upcoming consult from a spinal surgeon. I don't know if anyone out there ever had spinal surgery on the front of their lumbar spine.

Prayers and well wishes for all who have this disease.

Jim Cain

Jump to this post

Replies to "I am 74 years old. I was accidently diagnosed by x-ray for another problem. I was..."
jcain | @jcain | Aug 10, 2023

What I think I know is DISH primarily is an attack on the ligaments on the spine. They become calcified. Ligaments run down the front and back of the spine from the cervical to the lumbar. The ligaments help stabilize the spine.

I understand mostly the Asian race gets it in the cervical area and can cause swallowing problems.

The doctor told me that my DISH is located in the front of my Lumbar area. This causes me severe back pain when I attempt to bend forward and down. I read articles where the spinal surgeon can take wedge chips down the front of each disc of the lumbar which allows the spine to be more flexible when i bend forward and down.

I see the spinal surgeon following my two total knee surgeries.

VIEW AND REPLY