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Chronic lower back pain l2/l5 n s1 area, sensitivity with swelling also, cant sit for long or walk without serve pain, what could be the issue?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Spondylitis: There can be several cause but spondylitis is high on the list in a young male. See a rheumatologist for this issue.

Dr Minich and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/16/2014

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A member asked:

Chronic lower back pain l2/l5 n s1 area, sensitivity with swelling also, cant sit for long or walk without serve pain, what could be the issue?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Dr Minich and another doctor agreed

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