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Iam having extreme lower back pain mostly on my left side it has gotten worse since im not working and im wondering if laying around alot is doing it, i have been told that i have 2 degenerative disk but this was when i was 18 i am 31 now and its never be

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Dr. John Feola answered

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R/O SCIATICA : Your age and description of symptoms is suggestive of sciatica. You need a full exam and focused Neuro exam with reflexes Checked. Also X-ray of lumbar spine and if no improvement an MRI to rule out arthritis a bulging disc or congenital back issue. Till then no heavy lifting . You should take muscle relaxant and NSAID for flares. If SX worsen steroid injection. GF DIET WHOLEAPPROACH.com

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A member asked:

Iam having extreme lower back pain mostly on my left side it has gotten worse since im not working and im wondering if laying around alot is doing it, i have been told that i have 2 degenerative disk but this was when i was 18 i am 31 now and its never be

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Feola answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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