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Pain In Neck, Hips, Doctor Advised Hip And Neck Fusing. Another Advised Its A Blood Disease

Our son, now 45 has what we thought for years was Arthritis. I am not sure how to spell it, or if this is the complete name....spondalosis, or spondalitis? It is an intense source of neck pain, and now has progressed down his back into his hips. The doctors in the past told him that his neck and hips were "fusing" to the point of lack of mobility. A new doctor is telling him that it is not arthritis, but a blood disease? Can you clear up some of the confusion?
Thank you,
Joan Snedden
posted on Fri, 8 Nov 2013
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

I have studied your case with diligence.
As per your history there is possibility of polyarthritis.

Rheumatoid arthritis may involve small joints and early morning stiffness in joints, does he have such complain?
Ankylosing spondylitis typically involve spine and hips with other large joint also. There is reduced chest function in this disease. Stiffness in spine is increased does she have such stiffness in spine?

Harmone imbalance like hypothyroidism also leads to similar complain.so check your thyroid profile.

For diagnosing blood disease investigations will be required.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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Pain In Neck, Hips, Doctor Advised Hip And Neck Fusing. Another Advised Its A Blood Disease

Hello, I have studied your case with diligence. As per your history there is possibility of polyarthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis may involve small joints and early morning stiffness in joints, does he have such complain? Ankylosing spondylitis typically involve spine and hips with other large joint also. There is reduced chest function in this disease. Stiffness in spine is increased does she have such stiffness in spine? Harmone imbalance like hypothyroidism also leads to similar complain.so check your thyroid profile. For diagnosing blood disease investigations will be required. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.