Question 1

what is radicular joint and disc back pain?

Accepted Answer

"radiating pain": If refers to radiating pain from a specific nerve distribution - usually from an upper region to a lower region, i.e. Back down th leg, or neck to the arm or shoulder. .  Each nerve carries a signal (and pain) to a specific anatomic location.  (compare to a sprained ankle that can be diffusely painful and numb rather than focally numb and painful in one location.

Question 2

insidious onset of low back pain, no radicular signs but assoc with mild nausea and lack of appetite. can lbp be referred from gallbladder? have sonogram that shows 3 gall polyps, 3, 5, 6 mm.

Accepted Answer

Possible: But also entertain kidney. Appendix and other infections. See your doctor

Question 3

is there any medicine i can take for the back pain?

Accepted Answer

Back pain: There are multple otc medications for pain, you first how to find out what is causing your pain before hiding the cause with pain medication.

Question 4

what are the reasons for back pain and what medicine do you suggest?

Accepted Answer

Multiple: Depending on the cause, the treatment will vary.  Many causes:  disc herniation, degenerative disc, facet arthropathy , spinal stenosis, foraminal stenosis, discogenic pain, scoliosis, kyphosis, sacroiliitis, strain, myofascial.

Question 5

do statin drugs cause back pain?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Statins are associated with myagias (muscle pain). Usually this is in the legs.  Depending on the timing your pain may be associated with the statins.  Talk to your doctor, see if there are med changes you could make.  If there is no association, you would be fine on the statins.

Question 6

what otc pain medicine is best for back pain. ?

Accepted Answer

Pain Medication: Advil or aleve (naproxen).

Question 7

what are some of the non-drug treatments for back pain?

Accepted Answer

The non drug treatments for Back pain include::   Acupuncture, Physical therapy, Low impact exercise, Massage, Epidural injection, Epidural steroid injection, Back surgery, Home exercise program, Lumbar facet injection, facet joint injections.

Question 8

why must i work with a rehab medicine specialist for back pain?

Accepted Answer

You don't: You can work with anyone you want to. That includes doctors (internists, neurologists, orthopedists, physiatrists), physical therapists, massage therapists, yoga therapists, chiropractors etc. No one has a corner on back pain.

Question 9

is the natural pain relief medicine celadrex good for back pain?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Celadrex is a mixture of a number of herbal products, none of which are effective for chronic pain.
According to my reference, it has been taken off the market.

Question 10

back pain when on the accutane drug, is this something i should worry about?

Accepted Answer

Accutane: Back pain is a red flag if you are less than 17yo.  Accutane is usually for teenage acne.  Regardless, joint pain is a know side effect of accutane.  If the back pain does not go away within 4 weeks seek advise including reducing or eliminating the accutane.  Should be evaluated before stopping medication to determine cause including those other than accutane.

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Insidious onset of low back pain, no radicular signs but assoc with mild nausea and lack of appetite. can lbp be referred from gallbladder? have sonogram that shows 3 gall polyps, 3, 5, 6 mm.

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Is there any medicine i can take for the back pain?

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What are the reasons for back pain and what medicine do you suggest?

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Do statin drugs cause back pain?

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What otc pain medicine is best for back pain. ?

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What are some of the non-drug treatments for back pain?

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Why must i work with a rehab medicine specialist for back pain?

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Is the natural pain relief medicine celadrex good for back pain?

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Back pain when on the accutane drug, is this something i should worry about?

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