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unluckynut
May 28, 2009, 11:56 PM
Any thing you can tell me about D.I.S.H. disease.

tickle
May 29, 2009, 03:53 AM
This is from MedicineNet.com:

Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) has also been called Forestier's disease. It is considered a form of degenerative arthritis. However, DISH is characterized by unique, flowing calcification along the sides of the vertebrae of the spine. And, very unlike typical degenerative arthritis, it's also commonly associated with inflammation (tendinitis) and calcification of tendons at their attachments points to bone. This can lead to the formation of bone spurs, such as heel spurs. In fact, heel spurs are common among individuals with DISH.

unluckynut
May 29, 2009, 04:25 AM
Thanks that's a new site for me, I like to find out as much as I can, so I know what I'm in for. Thanks again!