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Suggest Tests To Diagnose Ankylosing Spondylitis

I have having trouble with joint pain, flu like systems for over a year now. The doctor suspects ankylosing spondylitis, but x-rays, mri is only showing otesoartritise. My esr was 45, and c- retain is 21 now. I am on 2 meds for inflammation. Is there test that show more on autoimmune deceases?
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Hello,

Consult a neurologist and go for an MRI scan to diagnose ankylosis spondylitis.

Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Tests To Diagnose Ankylosing Spondylitis

Hello, Consult a neurologist and go for an MRI scan to diagnose ankylosis spondylitis. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician