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5 yrs ago xray indicated moderate si arthritis.feels much worse now.sharp burning pain, cant sleep. except med, what can be done to help with pain?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

They are all related: Sacroliitis is the baseline definition of spondylitis, of which there are several types. You need evaluation by a rheumatologist! Pain from inflammation is always worse at night or early morning!

Dr Juchau and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/21/2015

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Dr. John Feola answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

SI ARTHRITIS : The chronic pain syndrome may be improved with injections. PRP(PLATELET RICH PLASMA) or PROLOTHERAPY. Follow up with a physical medicine and rehab doctor(PMR)

Dr Krishnamurthy agreed

Answered 6/4/2015

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A member asked:

5 yrs ago xray indicated moderate si arthritis.feels much worse now.sharp burning pain, cant sleep. except med, what can be done to help with pain?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Dr Juchau and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. John Feola answered

Dr Krishnamurthy agreed

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