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I have chronic pain that radiates on my left side and lower left back it comes and goes i have had mri's x;rays and they say they don'st know it is ca?

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Dr. Jeffrey Fitzthum answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Physical examination: Imaging studies do not correlate all that well with symptoms. A thorough physical examination by a spine specialist may give you a better idea of the source of pain.

Dr Fowler and 6 doctors agreed

Answered 8/13/2013

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A member asked:

I have chronic pain that radiates on my left side and lower left back it comes and goes i have had mri's x;rays and they say they don'st know it is ca?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Fitzthum answered

Dr Fowler and 6 doctors agreed

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