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A 31-year-old female asked:

I think i keep getting sacroiliitis, (sharp pain over left si joint only, lasts 1week) last 8 months had 5 flare up would x-ray show something now?

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Dr. Roy Arnold
Internal Medicine 49 years experience
Not needed: Xray of your SI joint will not add to diagnosis or treatment. Exercise, physical therapy or chiropractic treatment can help SI pain. Weight loss if overweight and exercise can help prevent it from coming back. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!
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