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Hi, i've been getting back ache for about 6 to 7 years. i've never seen a doctor about it. mostly it's my lower back. sometimes it moves up my back or down my leg? who should i see about this?

Q: hi, i've been getting back ache for about 6 to 7 years. i've never seen a doctor about it. mostly it's my lower back. sometimes it moves up my back or down my leg? who should i see about this?

Spine surgeon or neu: needs Xrays &amp; MRI scan...the primary doc should refer this person to a spine surgeon or a neural surgeon

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Dr. Conrad Butwinick answered

Spine surgeon or neu: needs Xrays & MRI scan...the primary doc should refer this person to a spine surgeon or a neural surgeon

Answered 1/28/2020

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A member asked:

Hi, i've been getting back ache for about 6 to 7 years. i've never seen a doctor about it. mostly it's my lower back. sometimes it moves up my back or down my leg? who should i see about this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Conrad Butwinick answered

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