Hello doctor, I am a 33 year old unmarried male, and I have a back stiffness problem for more than three years. Everyone gives the says that my posture is not proper while walking. Two years back when I consulted a doctor, he suspected ankylosing spondylitis, but HLA-B27 was negative. After seeing the x-ray, the doctor told that there are some fusions between the bones. He recommended few vitamin tablets for few months, and he asked to do exercise. So, I started swimming, but from the last six months, I am not able to continue because of my job transfer. In the last two years, the condition did not worsen, but the stiffness remains the same. So, I consulted another doctor, who took an x-ray, MRI scan, blood test, ESR, etc., and I have attached my test report. The doctor told this is neither spondylitis nor arthritis, and he asked me not to worry. If it is ankylosing spondylitis, then it would have gotten worse in the last two years. He said that there is only mild fusion at present. So, he recommended some calcium tablets and Gabapentin tablet. I read a lot of negative reviews on this tablet, with relation to nerves. I am taking this from the last one month. I would like to know your opinion on the following, what is the actual condition and seriousness of this problem? Currently, I am having the stiffness and posture problem. Will it affect me more in the future? Can I take Gabapentin tablet? Is there any solution to improve my posture? I have got some suggestions to use hot and cold therapy, can I do it? Thank you.
Hello. I have seen the attached reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Revert with more information to a rheumatologist online -->