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Hi, my back is painful (lower back) when i'm seated and gets worse when i'm sleeping also during the day ill have sharp pains and stiffness. please advice as to what i should do or who i should see?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Your primary doctor : Is a good start, if no 1ry doctor, a neurologist/neurosurgeon would be the next step, meanwhile, rest as much as you Can, warm compresses on lower back, NSAIDS, unless contraindicated , and don't exceed recommended dosage and duration, good luck

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Answered 3/25/2022

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A member asked:

Hi, my back is painful (lower back) when i'm seated and gets worse when i'm sleeping also during the day ill have sharp pains and stiffness. please advice as to what i should do or who i should see?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Al Hegab answered

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

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