Brief Answer: Request more information Detailed Answer: Hi XXXX, Thanks for writing in to us. I am glad to help you out with your problems and request you to please send in some more information to get a better idea of your condition. It is important to know since when you are having the burning sensation, where is the sensation exactly and how many times each day. Are there days when you don't have it and are completely normal? I see that you have also mentioned hypertension, cholesterol, thyroid and disc problems. Are you on any medications and taking them regularly? Please write back with an update to continue the discussion further. Regards, Dr.Vivek

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Brief Answer: Please find detailed answer below Detailed Answer: Hi XXXX, Thanks for writing in with an update. Sorry for the delay, I was trying to review the various possibilities including side effects of medications being taken by you. Naproxen is a non steroidal pain killer. Levothyroxine is thyroid hormone replacement. Losartan and hydrochlorothiazide are antihypertensives. Lovastatin is anti cholesterol medication. Neurontin is for nerve related pain. Ativan is anti anxiety as you are aware. It is important to know if you have hurt your spine or carried any heavy object just before the pain started. Possibility exists that you might be having an exacerbation of your disc problems. It is also possible that you might be experiencing rare side effects of medications like neurontin, losartan or lovastatin. The data I found says that the medications can cause this side effect in less than 0.5% of patients. Vitamin deficiency states can also cause burning pain along nerves. Hypertension and cancer treatment also can cause these symptoms but having these for about 6 days only points to a more acute condition. I would like to hear from you regarding any incident where there was a stress on your spine starting from neck to lower back region. Any sensation of tingling or burning is also important. I suggest you get a complete clinical neurological examination (especially of the sensory system) to know any focus of pain being felt by you. Hope I have been able to throw light on your condition. Please do write back if you have further points to discuss. Regards, Dr.Vivek

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