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Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain In Back And Sternum Area
Question: Always had bad back but its becoming unbearable. Mid back along bra line all the way across..intense burning pain up shoulders into neck but worst pain mid line. Also have pain in sternum which is also tender to touch. Does this need looking into. Im awaiting to see rheumatologist do see about fibromyalgia and ehlers danlos syndrome.
Brief Answer:
Degenative spine disease should be assessed first.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your query and understand your concerns.
In my opinion, more common conditions that may cause your symptoms, should be assessed first, such degenative spine disease.
There is need for some clarifications about your symptoms regarding to Fibromyalgia and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.
Fibromyalgia, besides muscular pain, is manifested with other symptoms regarding to cognitive functions, mental tasks, concentration, and memory.
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is manifested with symptoms and signs such stretchy and fragile skin, overly flexible joints and limps.
If you experience above symptoms, then makes sense to consider these two conditions ( Fibromyalgia and Ehlers-Danlos) as possible causes of your concerns.
If not, as I said before, degenative spine disease should be evaluated as a more common cause of your symptoms.
For this purpose, there is need for a neurological evaluation and vertebral column MRI scan.
Treatment depends on a correct diagnosis.
Hope I helped you. I remain at your disposal for further questions and clarifications.
Best regards.
Degenative spine disease should be assessed first.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your query and understand your concerns.
In my opinion, more common conditions that may cause your symptoms, should be assessed first, such degenative spine disease.
There is need for some clarifications about your symptoms regarding to Fibromyalgia and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.
Fibromyalgia, besides muscular pain, is manifested with other symptoms regarding to cognitive functions, mental tasks, concentration, and memory.
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is manifested with symptoms and signs such stretchy and fragile skin, overly flexible joints and limps.
If you experience above symptoms, then makes sense to consider these two conditions ( Fibromyalgia and Ehlers-Danlos) as possible causes of your concerns.
If not, as I said before, degenative spine disease should be evaluated as a more common cause of your symptoms.
For this purpose, there is need for a neurological evaluation and vertebral column MRI scan.
Treatment depends on a correct diagnosis.
Hope I helped you. I remain at your disposal for further questions and clarifications.
Best regards.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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