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I'm a 38 yo w/m with sarcoidosis and severe back/neck pain. i am on two blood pressure meds benicar (olmesartan) 40 and clonidine .1 but still have b/p issues.

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Have it evaluated.: Then see a doctor and have the neck and back evaluated.

Answered 3/29/2014

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Dr. Qamar Khan answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Evaluate Neck: If you are not improving have your doctor order a cervical spine mri. Many times a herniated disc in the neck can cause arm pain especially if you have not improved with the medications and physical therapy. If it is a herniated disc you may need evaluation from a spine specialist to determine what other options might be needed (injections, surgery, etc) to help reduce pain.

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