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I have serious lower back pain and every doctor i go to won't help me since i'm only 19. it becomes unbearable at times. what do i do?:(

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Keep looking: The age of the patient should not in any way affect a persons need for thorough evaluation. Have you had an MRI? If you do not know who to see, perhaps your family doctor could recommend the right specialist.

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Answered 12/22/2015

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A member asked:

I have serious lower back pain and every doctor i go to won't help me since i'm only 19. it becomes unbearable at times. what do i do?:(

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Dr Cress and another doctor agreed

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