Suggest Treatment For Severe Back Pain
Question: I have been having bad back pain in the middle of my back going up my side to my armpit through my arm. I'm in agonizing pain. don't know what to do
for how long have you had these symptoms
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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I appreciate your concern
Examination of the back / spine , upper and lower limbs should be done. X ray of the dorsal spine can be advised. If no significant compression or other serious cause is noted then NSAIDs such as Piroxicam, muscle relaxants like tizanidine and in severe cases gabapentin should be added. Most likely the back pain will subside with these medication. If it persists then an MRI can be considered in consultation with your doctor to determine the cause.
Wishing you best of health
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Dr. M.S. Khalil
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Detailed Answer:
Hello again.
Naproxen is an NSAID. Steroid shot alone wont work as the cause needs to be determined if its not responding to the anti inflammatory meds. An x ray of the dorsal spine involving the pain should at least be done, initially.
Thanks
Explained
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome
I appreciate your concern
Examination of the back / spine , upper and lower limbs should be done. X ray of the dorsal spine can be advised. If no significant compression or other serious cause is noted then NSAIDs such as Piroxicam, muscle relaxants like tizanidine and in severe cases gabapentin should be added. Most likely the back pain will subside with these medication. If it persists then an MRI can be considered in consultation with your doctor to determine the cause.
Wishing you best of health
Thanks
Let me know if you have any query
Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action.
For future follow up / correspondence you may ask me directly at the link given below
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=68107
Dr. M.S. Khalil
Brief Answer:
Explained
Detailed Answer:
Hello again.
Naproxen is an NSAID. Steroid shot alone wont work as the cause needs to be determined if its not responding to the anti inflammatory meds. An x ray of the dorsal spine involving the pain should at least be done, initially.
Thanks
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar