Originally Posted by Neuroproblem

Im guessing the doctor, is trying to avoid malpratice, or violating protocol. even if you have a suspected autoimmune, in the states the doctors here in some insurances would allow such testing, especially if you have another autoimmune disease, autoimmune disease usually co-exist with other autoimmunes. When you say autoimmune attacking your spine, is it ankylosing spondylitis?

It is pretty hard to suggest if you dont have dry eyes or dry mouth,nose, joint issues. Although RA or ra-like diseases, and sfn can cause these symptoms as well.