A member asked:

Crp-, esr- all the blood work is fine but still mri shows i have mild inflammation in sacroiliac joints. been 4 years like this. plus i am hlab27+.

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Dr. Laurence Badgley answered

Specializes in General Practice

AS: Twenties male with chronic low back pain and positive hlab27 might be candidate for an ankylosing spondylitis diagnosis. Mri's do not image inflammation, but do show bone edge sclerosis, which reflects chronic injury. A rheumatologist might be able to advise about this problem.

Answered 12/22/2013

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See specialist: You may have early symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis. Pt may be helpful. See a spine specialist.

Answered 2/6/2014

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