Can a pain management doctor diagnose ankylo spondylitis? i am a 22 year old female. i went to a pain management doctor last week and he diagnosed me with sacroiliitis. i received two injections, one in each joint, and the pain went away. the pain retu

First, : First, any good pain management specialist would not just do injections without recommending physical therapy and/or adjunctive medications that treat the problem, not the symptoms of sacroillitis. Secondly, the diagnosis of ankylosing spondylitis is a complex one, based not only on symptoms, but on accompanying medical problems, and blood work. Getting a second opinion from a rheumatologist is an excellent idea.

Usually they can: Depends on background and training, but most can.