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Does anyone have DISH and/or OPLL?

Spine Health | Last Active: May 10 4:36am | Replies (74)
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@farmgrrl57

Hi, I hope you don't mind if I put myself into your conversation. I was diagnosed a bit over 4 years ago, by accident. I had x rays for something else and the radiologist noted DISH. I am surprised about so many doctors not knowing what it is. I think they just bounce over it at appointments because they don't know how to treat it. I'm in pain and spasms nearly every day, and can't get into a pain management program. If anyone sees a particular type of doctor for DISH, what kind? How do you cope with the pain? I've done a lot of PT which strengthens my muscles but increases pain and spasms. I get a muscle relaxer, but the Dr. gets upset if I use it every day. Any help or advice would be welcome.

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coachdavid | @coachdavid | Aug 13, 2023

My wife had DISH of her anterior cervical vertebrae. A board certified spine surgeon removed it & fused the three vertebrae due to the poor quality of her disc.

Her pain was difficult with the DISH & resolved with the removal of the excess bone. Of course she had post operative pain, but it was manageable.

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dishpain | @dishpain | Aug 13, 2023

I see pain management. I get many injections throughout the year. Currently they are separate doing injections in my back and rotating the types of injections and also just started injections in my shoulders this year. I also get massages every three weeks- they help with blood flow and relaxing muscles. I was seeing my massage therapist long before I was ever diagnosed with dish but I believe I have had it for a very long time. I’m in my mid-50s and when I was in my late 20s early 30s I had bone spurs in the back and bottom of both feet.
My suggestion is to keep moving as much as possible. But you’ll find out if you do too much it hurts a lot more. So it’s like life, balance is important. Everyone is different and you will find what best suits you. I also see rheumatology once a year. Keep reading as much as you can.

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