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Suggest Treatment For Thoracic Back Pain

I have acute thoracic back pain. It feels like I'm being stabbed with a sharp knife. Heavy pain meds barely take the edge off. Pain is on right side of the spine. Approximately T4-T5. MRI did not identify anything, 3 different X-rays have not identified anything. I am familiar with the sensation of nerve pain, and that's what this feels like. I have been in excruciating pain for over 6 months. No trauma occurred
Wed, 29 Apr 2015
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Hello,

I have studied your case.

There is possibility of nerve compression in thoracic spine.
I will advise you to do HRCT [CHEST] and EMG- NCV [nerve conduction study] and PET scan
For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, you can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
I will advise to consult orthopaedic surgeon for clinical examination and further investigation.

Hope this helps. Wish you a speedy recovery.

Take care
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Suggest Treatment For Thoracic Back Pain

Hello, I have studied your case. There is possibility of nerve compression in thoracic spine. I will advise you to do HRCT [CHEST] and EMG- NCV [nerve conduction study] and PET scan For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights, you can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief. I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. I will advise to consult orthopaedic surgeon for clinical examination and further investigation. Hope this helps. Wish you a speedy recovery. Take care