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Suggest Treatment For Lower Back Pain And Severe Itching All Over Body

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Posted on Tue, 29 Dec 2015
Question: I have low back pain, itching and a sort of crawling feeling on certain parts of my body. What could be the problem?
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Get done vitamin b 12 level.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of vitamin b 12 deficiency is more. So get done vitamin b 12 level and if Deficiency than you may need supplements too.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (21 minutes later)
Can I take vitamin b12 on my own to start as I really need it because the itching wakes me at night. would a multi vitamin help as well?
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (12 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, you can take vitamin b 12 and multivitamin tablets.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, you can definitely take vitamin b 12.
Also start multivitamin tablets. No harm in it.
Drink plenty of fluids orally and keep yourself hydrated.
Hope I have solved your query.
If you are not having further queries then please close the conversation and rate my answer.
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Wish you good health. Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (17 minutes later)
The b12 addresses the itching but will these suggestions help my back pain as well?
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (21 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Have you ever undergone calcium and vitamin d 3 levels?

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Itching and crawling feeling will be taken care by vitamin b 12 and multivitamin tablets.
Please let me know
1. Have you ever undergone serum calcium level?
2. Have you ever undergone vitamin D3 level?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions, because these can cause backache.
I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Treatment For Lower Back Pain And Severe Itching All Over Body

Brief Answer: Get done vitamin b 12 level. Detailed Answer: Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of vitamin b 12 deficiency is more. So get done vitamin b 12 level and if Deficiency than you may need supplements too. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.