What Causes Back Pain Beside The Bowel And Bladder Incontinence?

Posted on Sat, 25 Jun 2016

Question: Thanks,76 y.o. retired hospice R>N. with 2 Y.o. hx of fall involving 3 pelvic bones. Fairly recent loss of wt. cannot seem to regain it, low grade fevers.hx. of periferal neuropathy, pulmonary fibrosis, use O2 at night. Using a cane trying to remember how to walk, I place myself about like 2 y.o. One of worst symptoms, incontinence of bowel and bladder. Weak in balance and strength. Still have lower back pain . What tests would you advise, had Mri 1 year ago did show hx. of small strokes but not unusual for an old lady. Oh, I also have swelling in left foot but not the right P.T. comes B.I. week.Oh, I am on gabapentin TID

Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Spinal column MRI.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.

I have read your question and understand your concerns.

Since there is back pain, besides bowel and bladder incontinence, in my opinion, conditions that may cause spinal cord stenosis such big herniations, vertebral column instability, or other lesions with mass effect on spinal cord, should be considered and evaluated further.

It is necessary for c-rays and spinal column MRI in order to achieve a correct understanding of your condition.

Please Discuss with your primary care Doctor about getting these tests done.

Hope you found the answer helpful.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Greetings.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee