I am 22F and I was diagnosed with seronegative spondyloarthritis. They’re determining which subtype, but it is radiographic. Confirmed the dx with symmetric bilateral sacroiliitis alongside my symptoms. Im on Meloxicam at the moment, but I’m starting biologics after my next appt that’s happening in a few weeks. I’m also HLA B27 negative which is dumb lol. Meloxicam hasn’t started helping yet but it’s been 3 days.
I’m seeing a GI next week to confirm whether or not I have an IBD, if so, it’s enteropathic spondyloarthritis. If not, they’re labeling it as ankylosing spondylitis due to the xray. Got referred by rheumatologist to get this figured out to pick the biologic.
It’s just crazy. I collected diagnoses of chronic gastritis, reflux esophagitis, chronic nonspecific colonic inflammation, interstitial cystitis, and possible gastroparesis. I’m also being investigated for POTS in July by a neurologist. I also am waiting for a referral for a HIDA scan after gallbladder area pain and negative ultrasound. Tho now I’m worried it could be other tomfoolery associated with my condition. My PCP was insisting my back pain was probably Fibromyalgia. It’s a real condition but I could’ve lost mobility if I didn’t demand a rheumatology referral. All of these conditions appear to be due to this disease. How crazy.