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My back still hurts . it hurts when i breathe . went to get an mri and i have a slight disc protrusion. went to an orthopedic dr and he said there is nothing wrong with my back. what should i do ?

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Disc: You do have a spine abnormality, disc protrusion. However your symptom is not characteristic of a disc problem but could be due to a pinched nerve or paraspinal muscle or even a lung or kidney cause. You could get a second opinion at a spine clinic. If you do, bring the mri images with you.

Dr Hickerson agreed

Answered 11/2/2019

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A member asked:

My back still hurts . it hurts when i breathe . went to get an mri and i have a slight disc protrusion. went to an orthopedic dr and he said there is nothing wrong with my back. what should i do ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Dr Hickerson agreed

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