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Can anklosing spondilits/sacarolitis cause sciatica and l5 dermatoes big toe numbness. mri does not show l5 impingement, only small mass effect on s1?

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MRI can show inflame: The MRI can help see sacroiliac inflammation when X-rays are normal. This is called non-radiographic sacroiliitis and spondylarthropathy. The symptoms you describe could be from ankylosing spondylitis but it is unlikely. Your physician can have you see a rheumatologist to clarify

Answered 9/28/2015

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A member asked:

Can anklosing spondilits/sacarolitis cause sciatica and l5 dermatoes big toe numbness. mri does not show l5 impingement, only small mass effect on s1?

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