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I fell down the steps a few weeks ago and hit the middle of my back and lower back on the steps going down. it hurts every day to sit/stand. i take advil but it is a constant pain every day.

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Back Trauma: Please don't mask the pain w/medications until you know what happened. You need to see your doctor to find out. Peace and good health.

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Answered 9/20/2019

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A member asked:

I fell down the steps a few weeks ago and hit the middle of my back and lower back on the steps going down. it hurts every day to sit/stand. i take advil but it is a constant pain every day.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Dr Hickerson and another doctor agreed

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