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How To Treat Lower Back Pain With Leg Pain?
I want to know if Pain management doctors will request an MRI on previous spine and lower lumbar issues. I ask because my PCP would not order me one, was given 3 choices, 1-take meds, 2-see pain management or have surgery. I recently hurt my lower back (felt like a rip across my lower back) now the pain is mostly on right side non stop, tender buttocks and streaking pain down my leg regularly. Need to know what I did.
Mon, 8 Sep 2014
Hi, Welcome to healthcare magic. You have backache with pain radiation. there are many causes but common one are 1.disc prolapse(younger age) 2. spondylosis (older age) . YOU HAS NOT MENTIONED YOUR AGE. Treatment is some medicines for pain management.If pain not relieved then MRI is done to see any cord and nerve compression and plan of further treatment including operation.I think your query has been answered . You are welcome for more query if any.
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