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What Causes Chest Pain While Diagnosed With Bulging Disc In The Lower Back?

pain under rib s on right side that extents to chest area. I have bulging disc in lower back. taking medication. when meds begin to wear off and about one hour after taking new dose the pain starts to go away. the pain returns in about 8 hours.could this be related to nerves?
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Yes, this pain is mostly due to nerve root compression. So in my opinion, you should definitely consult orthopedic doctor and get done clinical examination and MRI of thoracic and lumber spine. This will tell you about severity of nerve compression. You may need corrective surgery if compression is severe. Some mild cases respond to physiotherapy, Pregabalin or Gabapentin tablets. So consult orthopedic doctor and discuss all these.

Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Chest Pain While Diagnosed With Bulging Disc In The Lower Back?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Yes, this pain is mostly due to nerve root compression. So in my opinion, you should definitely consult orthopedic doctor and get done clinical examination and MRI of thoracic and lumber spine. This will tell you about severity of nerve compression. You may need corrective surgery if compression is severe. Some mild cases respond to physiotherapy, Pregabalin or Gabapentin tablets. So consult orthopedic doctor and discuss all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.