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HLB-B27 Blood Test

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Gotten a call from my Spine Dr. Office about my blood work HLA-B27, it came back normal. I really am surprise and shocked, for every time my Dr's treat me for anything they all tell me my problems are do to inflammation and they cannot tell me what is causing the inflammation. Maybe he will run another test, who knows...Shoot Fire! I'm so disappointed for it would of explain so much if it had come back negative...Darn it!!!
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Oops meant to say if the blood work had come back positive it would of explain so much...
hurtingangel
hurtingangel
Hi Rebeka,What is a HLA-B27 blood test used for. What kind of symptoms are you having, and where is the inflammation.
Give me a shout back, till then
Take care & God bless
Lisa
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Is the test given to see if you have inflammation? I have arthritis,arachnoidits and ddd. A lot of inflammation to the point of painfull walking all the time. When I push myself I am down for awhile.
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HLB-B27 Blood Test is to see if you are born with this:
(Ankylosing spondylitis) is a form of chronic inflammation of the spine and the sacroiliac joints. The sacroiliac joints are located in the low back where the sacrum (the bone directly above the tailbone) meets the iliac bones (bones on either side of the upper buttocks). Chronic inflammation in these areas causes pain and stiffness in and around the spine. Over time, chronic spinal inflammation (spondylitis) can lead to a complete cementing together (fusion) of the vertebrae, a process referred to as ankylosis. Ankylosis leads to loss of mobility of the spine. It also causes inflammation in other area of the body. If you have and medical dictionary you will get more info...
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Patients with ankylosing spondylitis can also have arthritis in joints other than the spine. Patients may notice pain, stiffness, heat, swelling, warmth, and/or redness in joints such as the hips, knees, and ankles. Occasionally, the small joints of the toes can become inflamed, or "sausage" shaped. Inflammation can occur in the cartilage around the breast bone (which I have) (costochondritis) as well as in the tendons where the muscles attach to the bone (tendinitis) and ligament attachments to bone.(which I have) Some patients with this disease develop Achilles tendinitis, causing pain and stiffness in the back of the heel,(which I have) especially when pushing off with the foot while walking up stairs. Inflammation of the tissues of the bottom of the foot, plantar fasciitis, occurs more frequently in persons with ankylosing spondylitis.Also,uveritis Iritis (I was treated last yr.)I could not tolerate light very painful with inflammation..I can understand why I was upset when this test came back negative. Any why this condition is more prone in men then women..
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Surprised too.
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