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What Causes Chronic Back Spasms?

Hi I SUFFER from chronic BACK SPASMS. Drs.do not know what causes them nor does the medications they give help.NO oNE can find a solution to my problem. They don t know what is causing the spasms so I can tbe helpEd treated???? Just keep covering the situation with pills that don t work.?? THIS PAINIS SO CONSTANT iAM SO TRIED OF HURTING
Fri, 10 Apr 2015
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Hi welcome to hcm
I understand your query and concern.
Chronic back spasms could be related to pathology in the disc which should be treated in multimodal approach.I advise you to get an MRI spine,complete blood picture,ESR,Urine culture immediately to confirm the diagnosis.In resistant cases you may also need to get lumbar puncture and CSF analysis for exact etiology.You may need to use course of antibiotics like Cephalosporins,Analgesics,NSAID's immediately by consulting your doctor.You may also need to use Pregabalin twice daily for 3 months by consulting your neurosurgeon. Avoid excess strain.You can practice Yoga and Physiotherapy by consulting your Physiotherapist.Diet rich in fruits,dates,Vegetable salads,dry fruits,proteins are helpful in your case.Bed rest for 3 months will be helpful.Water bed for sleeping with cushions is helpful.If still symptoms persist you may need surgical approach.Consult your surgeon for expert management.
Post your further queries if any,
Thank you
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What Causes Chronic Back Spasms?

Hi welcome to hcm I understand your query and concern. Chronic back spasms could be related to pathology in the disc which should be treated in multimodal approach.I advise you to get an MRI spine,complete blood picture,ESR,Urine culture immediately to confirm the diagnosis.In resistant cases you may also need to get lumbar puncture and CSF analysis for exact etiology.You may need to use course of antibiotics like Cephalosporins,Analgesics,NSAID s immediately by consulting your doctor.You may also need to use Pregabalin twice daily for 3 months by consulting your neurosurgeon. Avoid excess strain.You can practice Yoga and Physiotherapy by consulting your Physiotherapist.Diet rich in fruits,dates,Vegetable salads,dry fruits,proteins are helpful in your case.Bed rest for 3 months will be helpful.Water bed for sleeping with cushions is helpful.If still symptoms persist you may need surgical approach.Consult your surgeon for expert management. Post your further queries if any, Thank you