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What Causes Chronic Right-sided Lower Back Pain?
Question: Hi...Im 55 and have several med needs one is that I seem to fall a lot I fell2x 2010 which ended up causing chronic pain in my r side low back I've had mris that shows degeneration in my c spine, mid to low l spine. I also just found out I have arthrtitis in my shoulder and elbow my question is what specialist should I see re the reason for the falls and is it possible to get pain medicine called into my pharmacy like Narco (just a small amount) I cant take anything with ibuprofen bcause I only have 1/2 kidney working...my right one is atrophied the left 50%. Thank you so much for your time and attention
Brief Answer:
You should consult a physician to find out the reason for fall
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I share your concern
At the outset, I would like to know about your history of fall.
Do you feel giddiness, blurred vision or black out during
If all these symptoms are not there than this could be a muscle disease like myasthenia gratis or poor muscle tone
Degenerative change in spine can be age related, so I would advise you to take multivitamin and calcium supplements along with exercises under guidance of a physiotherapist
You can take acetaminophen for pain on need based, which is comparatively a safer drug
In my opinion you should consult a physician for examination, recording of blood pressure and a battery of investigations to establish a cause for fall
Waiting for your response
Best wishes
You should consult a physician to find out the reason for fall
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I share your concern
At the outset, I would like to know about your history of fall.
Do you feel giddiness, blurred vision or black out during
If all these symptoms are not there than this could be a muscle disease like myasthenia gratis or poor muscle tone
Degenerative change in spine can be age related, so I would advise you to take multivitamin and calcium supplements along with exercises under guidance of a physiotherapist
You can take acetaminophen for pain on need based, which is comparatively a safer drug
In my opinion you should consult a physician for examination, recording of blood pressure and a battery of investigations to establish a cause for fall
Waiting for your response
Best wishes
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Thank you so much for your time. I will consult a doctor re: falls as to your question no, no dizziness or blackouts...just an off balance feel like my feet have a mind of their own...Thanks again Dr. Hudda
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Brief Answer:
You should book an appointment for a neurologist
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
Thanks for your reply
You should consult a neurologist whenever you get an appointment
In my opinion such symptoms appears in parkinson disease or neuropathy( nerve disease)
A neurologist can confirm it by clinical examination and a battery of tests on you,
Meanwhile take extra precautions while standing up or walking
Always carry some support to walk
Wishing you good health and vitality
Regards
You should book an appointment for a neurologist
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
Thanks for your reply
You should consult a neurologist whenever you get an appointment
In my opinion such symptoms appears in parkinson disease or neuropathy( nerve disease)
A neurologist can confirm it by clinical examination and a battery of tests on you,
Meanwhile take extra precautions while standing up or walking
Always carry some support to walk
Wishing you good health and vitality
Regards
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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