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Back ache, need x ray cause it's been going on for 3 months?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Back pain: Back pain does not always require an assessment to make an accurate diagnosis. Question - have you had an evaluation by your primary care provider? If not, I would aim to do that first.

Answered 6/1/2020

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A member asked:

Back ache, need x ray cause it's been going on for 3 months?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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