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What Causes Chronic Pain And Edema On The Lower Back?
My daughter is 13. She has been having chronic back pain for over a year. She had an MRI last week. It showed edema in her lower back. She did 4 months of physical therapy. Had a back X-ray too which was normal. She is severely fatigued and having chronic eye pain. She wakes up at night crying in pain about her back. She has an ortho appt this Wednesday. Her father has MS along with 4 of his 1st and 2nd cousins. Family dr mentioned Ankylosing Spondylitis. Is she at a higher risk for this because of her fathers MS? Thank you!
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What Causes Chronic Pain And Edema On The Lower Back?
Hello, It is likely to be Ankylosing Spondylitis, and you should investigate for it. Take treatment as the diagnosis is confirmed. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhadresh Lakhani