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How Can Severe Backache Be Treated?

I had a kidney infection about 5 weeks ago.My Back still hurts but it is a different pain it is more stabbing pain and I think it is a little higher then before. If I turn wrong or just standing up or twisting hurts. Plus when I lay down at night it hurts to lay on my left side but it is a stabbing pain in my right side of my back. I am also have a problem with my upper left arm. It feel like it is a strain. It is hard me to lift it up very high. It hurts in the mid. Of my upper arm. And it is so sore.
Wed, 31 Jan 2018
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Hello,

I have studied your case.

I will advise you MRI spine to look for nerve compression.

If your MRI says herniating disc then this can lead to compression of exiting nerve root which later on supply lower limb [leg].Due to compression of this nerve root there can be tingling numbness in your leg and pain associated with it.

Neurotropic medication like methylcobalamine and pregabalin will reduce pain; you can take them consulting your treating doctor.

You may consult physiotherapist for further guidance. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case.
Spine extension exercises will help you.

I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Take care.
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How Can Severe Backache Be Treated?

Hello, I have studied your case. I will advise you MRI spine to look for nerve compression. If your MRI says herniating disc then this can lead to compression of exiting nerve root which later on supply lower limb [leg].Due to compression of this nerve root there can be tingling numbness in your leg and pain associated with it. Neurotropic medication like methylcobalamine and pregabalin will reduce pain; you can take them consulting your treating doctor. You may consult physiotherapist for further guidance. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case. Spine extension exercises will help you. I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Take care.