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What Could Be The Reasons For Having Back Pain, Shoulder Pain, Pain In Hands And Numb Arm?

Hi Im having pain back pain shoulder pain my hands hurt my left arm get numb sometimes Im taking prednisone for 5 months more or less i was in physical therapy but that doesnt help me
I dont know what to do Im in pain all the time my feet hurts for about a year or more heel and calcaneous
Doctor mention Lupus, Arthritis or fybromialgia but not being diagnose yet

Thu, 26 Dec 2013
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Hi,

I have gone through your query. According to your symptoms the problem is in your spine. I suggest you to go for a MRI of cervical and lumbar spine. This will show the level of nerve compression. Treatment will depend upon findings.
Taking Prednisone without knowing the cause will not help you out. You can discontinue using it in a tapering dose.
Use a cervical collar support and lumbar belt in the meantime. Consult a orthopedic surgeon for clinical examination.


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What Could Be The Reasons For Having Back Pain, Shoulder Pain, Pain In Hands And Numb Arm?

Hi, I have gone through your query. According to your symptoms the problem is in your spine. I suggest you to go for a MRI of cervical and lumbar spine. This will show the level of nerve compression. Treatment will depend upon findings. Taking Prednisone without knowing the cause will not help you out. You can discontinue using it in a tapering dose. Use a cervical collar support and lumbar belt in the meantime. Consult a orthopedic surgeon for clinical examination. Do consider a positive feedback as a credit to my work. Let me know if you have any further questions.