Newly diagnosed with DISH

Cricket

Hello,

I’ve been recently diagnosed with DISH (Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis) and bone spurs along my spine, I’m in my mid 20s.

Rheumatology have discharged me because there is no other treatment apart from pain killers and exercise.

I'm doing my best to keep active at the gym but the back pain can get in the way.

I’m here for any and all advise as this is all still new to me and if anyone here has DISH, how do you manage symptoms/ flare ups?

noddingtonpete

Hello @Cricket and welcome to the Community. We are a friendly and supportive group and I hope that will be your experience as well.

I understand that you have been diagnosed with DISH and looking for people with similar experiences. You might find the following discussions of interest Search results for DISH

Also have a look at the following from our website

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/diffuse-idiopathic-skeletal-hyperostosis-dish/

and

Link to YouTube VA Back Video

Please keep posting and let us know how you are getting on and I am sure that others will connect with you to share their support and experience as well.

With very best wishes

Peter