Anyone with PsA also have disc problems?

[Nettac]

Just wondering if it's related. I have several bulging discs. Seems to be causing issues with my legs, but not sure. Anyone else?

Perhaps it's a separate issue?

[helixhelix]

Can't remember how old you are, but as we age bulging discs are increasing common - maybe 50% of people have them I think....

[Nettac in reply to helixhelix]

I'm 55 now Helixhelix. But back issues since early thirties.

[Barrister]

I had degenerative disc disease at the age of 28. When I was 36 I had two discs removed at levels L4L5 and L5S1. It took me years and years to be able to walk without a walking stick. I think I had PsA around that time too but it wasn't diagnosed until I was 48. Clemmie

[Nettac in reply to Barrister]

Same as me Clemmie...disc wise. I've had back issues since early thirties.

[Someonesmother]

All the discs in my lower back protrude and my neck has had it too. I am very careful about how I move, lift, bend etc. I started getting them in my early 20s and have continued ever since. I gave myself a herniated disc bending down in the shower. eeekkkk I just keep getting told it is an ageing thing.

[Nettac in reply to Someonesmother]

Charming isn't it! And ouch to the herniated disc!

[Someonesmother in reply to Nettac]

Sure is and when I offered the question "well why did this start in my early 20s, it couldn't have been ageing then?" I didn't really get a response. Ho hum

I get them quite frequently now in my lower spine. I feel them pop out, along with excruciating pain.

[Ruth12345]

Ive had disk problems for over 20 years. I was told I had Shuermanns. I now have RD and no pain from all my imploded disks due to my RD medication. I refused to have a cage put round my disks for many reasons.

Dont know if that helps or not.