I was diagnosed with Degenerative Disc Disease years ago and the ankylosing-spondylitiswas part of the diagnosis. In these later years osteoporosis. I am 83 years old and have developed a screaming sciatic nerve~~~have really been suffering these most recent weeks. I did have spinal fusions back when the initial diagnosis was made and that was 1994 and again in 2000. Then about 4 years ago I required neck fusion and if this doesn't sound like an ignorant fool~~~The neck fusion in MY estimation has created severe posture and head lowering. I have been to a Neurologist but they just add Lyrica on top fo Gabapentin and my balance suffers from the meds. Oh, well,~~~I am just too old to have another surgical procedure but I surely do wish I could get from an ongoing and constant headache.
Janice Jackson