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Can reporting likely sacroilitis without active word positive report or not and no t1 hypointense present in the place of t2 hyperintesity

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India chennai

And I never had Stiffness or back pain no night pain no morning pain ... I got severe pain after doing gym workouts heavily..pain in buttock both side movement based while walking or turning in bed or while getting up from floor..I have weak core I think I have instable si Joint also...and radiologist not used active sacroilitis word and only mentioned t2 hyperintesity not t1 hypointense... I checked there is no t1 hypointense in the same place of t2 hyperintesity.. hla b27 negative esr 5 crp… read more

May 4
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This is a really important and detailed question. The short answer is: "likely sacroiliitis" on an MRI report alone is NOT enough to confirm a spondylitis diagnosis, especially given your full picture.

Here's why your situation is complex: Regarding your MRI findings:

- T2 hyperintensity WITHOUT corresponding T1 Show Full Answer

This is a really important and detailed question. The short answer is: "likely sacroiliitis" on an MRI report alone is NOT enough to confirm a spondylitis diagnosis, especially given your full picture.

Here's why your situation is complex: Regarding your MRI findings:

- T2 hyperintensity WITHOUT corresponding T1 hypointensity in the same location is considered a weaker indicator of true active sacroiliitis
- MRI can sometimes flag normal structures or wear-and-tear changes as inflammation — this is a known limitation
- Radiologists intentionally use cautious language like "likely" when findings are not definitive Your overall clinical picture works against a spondylitis diagnosis:

- HLA-B27 negative
- Normal ESR (5) and near-normal CRP (10)
- No morning stiffness
- No night pain
- No improvement with movement
- Pain clearly triggered by heavy gym activity
- No family history, no uveitis, no peripheral joint involvement

Spondylitis-related inflammatory pain typically *improves* with exercise and *worsens* with rest — the opposite of what you're describing. Your symptoms — bilateral buttock pain triggered by heavy lifting, weak core, and SI joint instability — could have a mechanical explanation rather than an inflammatory one.

It would be strongly worth advocating for a full clinical evaluation from a rheumatologist, not a diagnosis based on the MRI report alone. Bring your complete symptom history to that appointment. Getting the right diagnosis early really matters for getting the right treatment.

May 4

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