Sclerosis

[siam2009]

I've been diagnosed with reactive sclerosis of my lumbar spine and SI joints..is this related to MS?  Kinda worried and don't see doc until Fri.  Thanks

[siam2009]

Thanks..

[siam2009]

Thanks, I'll check it out..

[PeninaD]

It most probably is a result of aging, repetitive stress on the area, but not MS (unless indirectly if you have changed the way you walk or sit to compensate for an MS deficit).

[kwarendorf]

It does appear that this is a bone, rather than a nerve issue. You may get more respone in the Back & Neck forum: http://www.medhelp.org/forums/Back--Neck/show/63

Kyle

[doublevision1]

Wish I knew more about it. Perhaps someone else who does will chime in.

[siam2009]

Thanks..hoping to find out what treatment options I have..

[doublevision1]

I should add, sclerosis means hardening or scarring of tissue. Other examples of conditions where this occurs are atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), ALS, tuberous sclerosis, etc. Different disease processes are involved so they are not related.

[doublevision1]

As far as I know, your condition, a bone disorder, isn't related to MS, which is an autoimmune disease of the central nervous system.