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Hi there. in 2015 i fell on my back, i did go for xrays of my upper spine but nothing showed on the xray. i have pins and needles since then on the upper centre of my spine. how do i go about getting a mri done and can i see a back specilast?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Sure: It would help to talk to your primary care provider, who should be able to order an MRI, if one is needed. S/He can also refer you to a back specialist.

Dr Hickerson agreed

Answered 11/14/2019

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A member asked:

Hi there. in 2015 i fell on my back, i did go for xrays of my upper spine but nothing showed on the xray. i have pins and needles since then on the upper centre of my spine. how do i go about getting a mri done and can i see a back specilast?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Hickerson agreed

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