A member asked:

If my spine pain gets so severe i can't take it should i go to my pcp or er?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

PCP : Pcp can offer long term solutions . Er will likely try to rule out spinal cord compression and will treat your pain. If you go to er choose the hospital which has neurosurgeon.

Answered 1/5/2014

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Dr. Qamar Khan answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Yes: See your pcp first. You may need to get an MRI to evaluate this spine pain and possibly evaluation from spine/pain specialist.

Answered 6/10/2014

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