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My pain is actually getting worst and radiating to my lower back, i have been taking ibuprofen and tylenol but it won't help my pain. i?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Time to be seen: as your pain is getting worse and uncontrollable, go to urgent care or ER, best wishes

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 9/7/2017

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