I am a 33 year old female. I had a cervical MRI and was reading my report. I know that hypertrophy is arthritis, but I am not sure what "uncovertebral hyperostosis is? The report also said I have some encroachment onto the corresponding left C4-5 and C5-6 neural foramina. I also have bulging discs, and a bone spur found on my cervical spine on the left near the hyperostosis area.
I also have trouble with my lumbar spine- a bulging and torn disc, scoliosis, facet arthritis and degenerative facet disease, sciatica, and some nerve dysfunction that was proved through a nerve conduction test and an EMG. On top of this, I had a bone spur removed from my shoulder through a surgery.
I did some searching on the term "Hyperostosis" and only came up with information on a disease called "Forestier Disease" or Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis (DISH). Is anyone familiar with this? It seems to fit what's going on with me very well despite that fact that I am not male and in my 50's. I was worried for a long time that I had Ankylosing Spondylitis as my father has Reiter's Syndrome and I know that it's possible that I could have the gene that would make me susceptible to it, but I've had doctors rule out AS already.
Every time I get a new MRI, I seem to degenerate more each time. My range of motion in my neck seems to be affected on one side. I have similar issues with my lumbar spine as well and I have lost feeling in my left foot. My Rheumatologist told me it's only going to get worse. Anyhow, I am just wondering if my symptoms sound like a possible match for an early onset of DISH?