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Pain In Spine, Tender To The Touch. Failed Lumbar Spinal Fusion

I have a failed lumbar spinal fusion (surgery 12 years ago with pedicle screws, plates and rods - bone graft from hip). I also have RA. Recently, I have a lot of pain in my spine , and it is even tender to the touch (around the hardware site). My Rheumotologist x-rayed my back and stated that it seemed out of alignment and is ordering an MRI. Please help me to understand what this means.
Tue, 10 Dec 2013
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dear it is a post surgery problem.It will be a little difficult to exam you with MRI because it is an electromagnetic field and as you have metal parts on your back it isn't alloweded.So I will consult you to do an Lumbar CT scan and during this time take XXXX 400mg three time a day and XXXX 75mg twice a day.Hopping my advice will reliaf your pain
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Pain In Spine, Tender To The Touch. Failed Lumbar Spinal Fusion

dear it is a post surgery problem.It will be a little difficult to exam you with MRI because it is an electromagnetic field and as you have metal parts on your back it isn t alloweded.So I will consult you to do an Lumbar CT scan and during this time take XXXX 400mg three time a day and XXXX 75mg twice a day.Hopping my advice will reliaf your pain