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What Causes Low Back Pain In Older Adults?
Question: I have low back pain every morning and can barely get out of bed. I take valtorin and tramadol but sometimes the pain does not go away. What supplements would help? Also the 2 doctors I have seen have not ordered an xray and I;m wondering why. I've had this for at least 3 months and intense pain came on suddenly.
Brief Answer:
Yes you need X ray and MRI spine to confirm diagnosis and proper management
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case with diligence.
As per your age and history there can be spine degeneration with disc bulge leading to back pain.
Yes you need X ray and MRI spine to confirm diagnosis and proper management.
At old age there can be degenerative wear of bones, muscles, ligament and facet joint arthritis, due to deficiency of calcium, vitamin D, VIT B12.so supplements of these nutrients can relieve pain.
Check your bone strength with DEXA SCAN and you can start medication according to level of osteoporosis,
And also check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
I will advise you to do regular physiotherapy and exercises as my patients find much relief by these therapies.
You may consult physiotherapist for guidance. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case you need to take diet rich in calcium and vitamin D.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
If you find this answer helpful do not hesitate to rate this answer at end of discussion. Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Yes you need X ray and MRI spine to confirm diagnosis and proper management
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case with diligence.
As per your age and history there can be spine degeneration with disc bulge leading to back pain.
Yes you need X ray and MRI spine to confirm diagnosis and proper management.
At old age there can be degenerative wear of bones, muscles, ligament and facet joint arthritis, due to deficiency of calcium, vitamin D, VIT B12.so supplements of these nutrients can relieve pain.
Check your bone strength with DEXA SCAN and you can start medication according to level of osteoporosis,
And also check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
I will advise you to do regular physiotherapy and exercises as my patients find much relief by these therapies.
You may consult physiotherapist for guidance. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case you need to take diet rich in calcium and vitamin D.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
If you find this answer helpful do not hesitate to rate this answer at end of discussion. Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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