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What Causes Constant Lower Back Pain Radiating Towards Right Side?
Question: Constant low back pain but now having pain in my front lower right side went to dr says its nothing to worry about this pain in my side i have this for about a yr now dr dont send me for testing what can cause this pain ib my front lower side
Brief Answer:
New MRI needed
Detailed Answer:
Hi again Latahualpa.
I read from our previous discussions that you had a vertebral column MRI that showed a L5/S1 herniated disc, and a normal EMG, but you didn't specify the time MRI was done.
However, if you are suffering from back pain since one year and recently the pain changed in nature or got worse, then a new MRI of your column is needed in order to compare evolution in time of the herniated disc together with clinical findings.
Another thing to evaluate is distribution of the pain, if it follows a specific localization pattern ( radicular pain), then your disease progressed, if the pain has no specific localization characteristics, then is caused by incorrect posture.
In my opinion, above mentioned possibilities should be considered by your treating Doctor before deciding to have new examinations or not.
Hope this helps. If you have further questions feel free to ask.
Wishing you good health.
New MRI needed
Detailed Answer:
Hi again Latahualpa.
I read from our previous discussions that you had a vertebral column MRI that showed a L5/S1 herniated disc, and a normal EMG, but you didn't specify the time MRI was done.
However, if you are suffering from back pain since one year and recently the pain changed in nature or got worse, then a new MRI of your column is needed in order to compare evolution in time of the herniated disc together with clinical findings.
Another thing to evaluate is distribution of the pain, if it follows a specific localization pattern ( radicular pain), then your disease progressed, if the pain has no specific localization characteristics, then is caused by incorrect posture.
In my opinion, above mentioned possibilities should be considered by your treating Doctor before deciding to have new examinations or not.
Hope this helps. If you have further questions feel free to ask.
Wishing you good health.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Had an mri a year ago.....but pain feels stronger also its now on my right front side..it also hurts when i touch my low back its tender
Brief Answer:
A new imaging study is needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for getting back.
This change in pain intensity and localization needs a new MRI of vertebral column and a careful neurological examination by a neurologist.
One year is a lot of time in terms of imaging studies and things could be changed since then, so I suggest you to discuss again with your treating Doctor about the possibility of havin a new MRI done.
Hope this helps. Feel free to ask if you have further questions.
A new imaging study is needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for getting back.
This change in pain intensity and localization needs a new MRI of vertebral column and a careful neurological examination by a neurologist.
One year is a lot of time in terms of imaging studies and things could be changed since then, so I suggest you to discuss again with your treating Doctor about the possibility of havin a new MRI done.
Hope this helps. Feel free to ask if you have further questions.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
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