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What Are The Reasons For Painful, Burning Sensation In Lower Back And What All Tests Should Be Done?
Hey. I am a 48 yr old female and have been having a very painful burning sensation across my lower back. It comes on at rest as well as at work and is very painful. I had an MRI of lumbar spine that was negative. I am very active, weight is normal for my height. I have no other medical problems and take no meds. This came on suddenly 2 weeks ago and has not let up since. There was no injury to cause it. Any ideas on what else it could be or any other appropriate tests I may need? My MD thinks I needs to go to a spine center.
Fri, 7 Mar 2014
Painful burning sensation is due to lack of vitamin B 12, it can be checked with vitamin B 12 estimation. Although your spine is normal on MRI, but some time minor nerve compression is always there. So at present I will recommend you take Pregabalin and Methylcobalamine. Also avoid sudden heavy weight lifting and forward bending.
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