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I have pins and needles, and intense pain in my middle and lower back. i had a thoracic mri done and it came back normal. what should i do next?

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Dr. Eric Weisman answered

Specializes in Neurology

See a neurologist: monitor for other symptoms like fever, rash weakness, muscle spasm.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 5/18/2016

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A member asked:

I have pins and needles, and intense pain in my middle and lower back. i had a thoracic mri done and it came back normal. what should i do next?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Eric Weisman answered

Dr Altman agreed

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