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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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@rfb1974

Hello,I am a 49 year old white male with thoracic dish. Would like to find a doctor who understands this. I live in Middleburg Florida if anyone has information I would appreciate it.

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dishpain | @dishpain | Oct 11, 2023

Hi. I’m sorry for your diagnosis .
I don’t know that area but I would see if you can find a spine specialist or a rheumatologist. Rheumatologist can’t treat you with meds that they know use but they do usually know something about dish. Spine specialist should know about the condition as well. I wish you good luck.. 🙏

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Jennifer, Volunteer Mentor | @jenniferhunter | Oct 13, 2023

@rfb1974 Hello and welcome to Connect. I'm not completely familiar with Florida, but you do have the Mayo campus in Jacksonville there. You will find knowledgeable spine specialists there. I am a spine surgery patient from the Rochester campus. I found this link that mentions DISH and it quotes my spine surgeon, Jeremy Fogelson, about DISH. Any of the Jacksonville specialists can easily consult specialists at the main Rochester campus if needed and that would be a lot closer for you.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/medical-professionals/trauma/news/geriatric-winter-falls-when-a-simple-bump-on-the-ice-can-be-serious/mac-20451017
If you would like to request an appointment for any of the Mayo campuses, this link will get you started and someone from Mayo will call you back.
http://mayocl.in/1mtmR63
Would it be convenient for you to travel to Jacksonville?

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