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Why does my back hurt? why can't i sleep through the night?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Inflammation?: Back problems causing pain at night are frequently associated with spine or sacroiliitis. You are not having radicular pain suggesting a disc. Check with a rheumatologist!

Answered 12/9/2013

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See below: Without more informationa the cause is impossible to determine. I would see your pcp. Does the pain go down the legs from the back? What makes it worse? Is the pain the reason you can't sleep?

Answered 11/7/2012

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