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Suggest Treatment For Constant Back Pain With RA

I am 59 and diagnosed with RA, (two years after 23 years of polyarthritis) fibromyalgia (23 years), and more recently shingles (three weeks ago). I have had hematuria in my urine four times in the last year and a half along with constant, consistent lower back pain that I have tried to tell both my rheumatologist and my well care doctor is NOT my usual pain. It has gone on for over a year with no help and no relief. What test/s should I ask my doctor/s to run?
Thu, 21 Aug 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

I have studied your case.
Your present complain suggest disc pain leading to constant back pain.
Due to compression of this nerve root in spine there is pain in your thigh and leg.

I will advise you to do MRI spine
For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic[pregabalin] medication can be started.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.

Till time you can continue your medication.

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.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Constant Back Pain With RA

Hello, I have studied your case. Your present complain suggest disc pain leading to constant back pain. Due to compression of this nerve root in spine there is pain in your thigh and leg. I will advise you to do MRI spine For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic[pregabalin] medication can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief. I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. Till time you can continue your medication. 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. Wishing you good health. Take care.