Question 1

why is back pain such a medical challenge?

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Good question: We really now very little about why some people get back pain and some do not. Despite hundreds of millions of dollars of research, we still are in the dark for many cases. There are litterally hundreds of theories about back pain, none of them proven. I could write a book about it.  The public believes that MRI pinpoints the problem but this is really not true.

Question 2

low back pain medical diagnosis?

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None: Low back pain is a non-specific condition and is no more of a medical diagnosis than "knee pain" or "ankle pain." a reputable spine physician will perform an appropriate history, physical examination, and possibly imaging studies to identify the underlying cause of the pain. Once identified, an adequate diagnosis can be given.

Question 3

is my lower back pain a possible medical problem?

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Yes: It is very common to have back pain. 80 percent of the population will have back pain at one point in their life. If this is ongoing pain, i would recommend see an orthopedic spinal specialist.

Question 4

need medical advice for severe back pain from spinal fusion?

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Tough situation: I am sorry you have this pain. There are many options from chronic medication management to spinal cord stimulators. If possible, avoid further surgery. See an experienced pain interventionalist who can give injections around the hardware and this may help with some of the pain and they also may be able to do the stimulator trials. I hope this helps and best of luck.

Question 5

will medical marijuana help for chronic back pain?

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Short term: This is only a short-term solution.  Perhaps a better approach is to use the techniques related to mindfulness.  See work by jon kabat-zinn or joan borysenko.

Question 6

hi, i suffer from bad back pain and sometimes migraines so terrible. i did research and i think i would like yo try medical marijuana, would that be suitable? and how should i go about that?

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: Not fully clear if your problems might respond to medical marijuana.  (Cannabidiol tincture might be alternative approach with lack of being "stoned".)  Migraines can be prevented, but need to see a neurologist.  Back pain could respond to physical therapy.
Maybe your most effective approach prior to self-treatment is to discuss with your physician.  A virtual consult here at HT might benefit you.

Question 7

lower back pain for over 6 weeks. seeked medical attention and still not resolved. i'm a completely health person and one day i woke up from a new bed with horrible backpains. i've done light stretching, resting, sleep on hard flat surfaces, someone even

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Back : Back pain is very frustrating.  It can come on for no obvious reason and can be very persistent.  Six weeks is not unusual.  If you don't have a reason that you can't take nsaid's like advil, (ibuprofen) then you can try that.  Your exercises are a good idea.  You could see a physical therapist for treatment also.  However as your pain has lasted 6 weeks, please see your doctor again as you may need imaging now.  Describe the treatment you have been trying at home.  If you have increased pain, fever, weakness, numbness, or bowel/bladder control issues then you must be seen as an emergency.

Question 8

ive been having this lower back pain for 2 months almost, i've also gone for a medical at work and apparently i have a kidney infection, could those two be related?

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Yes: Mid to lower back pain can be caused by pyelonephritis (kidney infection) &amp; bladder infections.

Question 9

is weed good for me i get back pain eye strain sometimes and anxiety  . should i get a medical card?

Accepted Answer

Guessing game: All too often, we deal with the symptoms and not the cause. If you just treat the symptoms you will at best get temporary relief. If you treat the cause, you can get rid of the problem and the symptoms
determine the cause, then based on the diagnosis you can help to develop a treatment plan.
Remember, without a diagnosis, its just a guessing game.

Question 10

i had a medical abortion and still i am having back pain and breast pain..i am afraid if still pregnancy is inside me?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor quik: Persistent back pain and even breast pain are to be expected depending on how far along your pregnancy was at the time of abortion. However, to calm your fears about retained products, please see your doctor or the providers at Planned Parenthood right away.

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Need medical advice for severe back pain from spinal fusion?

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Will medical marijuana help for chronic back pain?

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Hi, i suffer from bad back pain and sometimes migraines so terrible. i did research and i think i would like yo try medical marijuana, would that be suitable? and how should i go about that?

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Lower back pain for over 6 weeks. seeked medical attention and still not resolved. i'm a completely health person and one day i woke up from a new bed with horrible backpains. i've done light stretching, resting, sleep on hard flat surfaces, someone even

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Ive been having this lower back pain for 2 months almost, i've also gone for a medical at work and apparently i have a kidney infection, could those two be related?

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Is weed good for me i get back pain eye strain sometimes and anxiety . should i get a medical card?

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I had a medical abortion and still i am having back pain and breast pain..i am afraid if still pregnancy is inside me?

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