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Suggest Treatment For Constant Lower Back Pain

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Posted on Mon, 4 Sep 2017
Question: Have had low back pain since having knee replacement. Have been working with PT during this period,trying to avoid pain Rx. The pain was initially thought to be sciatica but has changed. Is this something I will always have? Currently taking Nambutone, Gabapenton, Norco 7.5/325 Tylenol 1/day
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
With proper treatment, it should subside.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HealthcareMagic.

I have read your question and understand your concerns.

It is necessary first to diagnose the exact cause of your back pain before predicting the prognosis and to assess the specific treatment.

Conditions that may cause such low back pain include damage to the intervertebral discs (herniated disc), compression of nerve roots, degenerative changes (spondylosis) and improper movement of the spinal joints (spondylolisthesis).

So, it is necessary to have imaging studies of your lumbosacral spine done (X-rays, MRI) in order to achieve a correct diagnosis (please share the reports here in case you've already got them done).

With appropriate treatment, most cases of low back pain improve significantly.

Hope you found the answer helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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Suggest Treatment For Constant Lower Back Pain

Brief Answer: With proper treatment, it should subside. Detailed Answer: Hello and thanks for using HealthcareMagic. I have read your question and understand your concerns. It is necessary first to diagnose the exact cause of your back pain before predicting the prognosis and to assess the specific treatment. Conditions that may cause such low back pain include damage to the intervertebral discs (herniated disc), compression of nerve roots, degenerative changes (spondylosis) and improper movement of the spinal joints (spondylolisthesis). So, it is necessary to have imaging studies of your lumbosacral spine done (X-rays, MRI) in order to achieve a correct diagnosis (please share the reports here in case you've already got them done). With appropriate treatment, most cases of low back pain improve significantly. Hope you found the answer helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.