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What Causes Severe Pain In Spine When Backbone Is Touched?

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Question : I've had severe pain in my spine hurts when backbone is touched (places feel like badly bruised but sore from top to bottom) Had bad fall (square on tailbone from running backwards position) last Thursday--isn't getting any better I can' t tolerate the pain this is causing- can't sleep have to stay on heating pad practically 24-7 have to pay cash for doctor at the moment where should I go??
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Brief Answer: Please, get emergency room attention now Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about this severe pains that you have reported. I understand how inconveniencing this must have been coupled with the sleepless nights. severe pains are best managed in the short run with excellent pain medications. This would probably need the use of powerful pain medications like morphine to make sure you get the relief needed right now. This will gain some time and allow the injury to be investigated and managed accordingly. There are good enough pain medications that can adequately address any pains and you deserve to get them for relief while the problem is being investigated and addressed. I will suggest that you go the the emergency room right now to get this pain evaluated and the medications prescribed. You may need to get an xray and maybe a ct/mri scan to best visualize these structures and any possible injuries. In all, get pain medications and some basic test to pinpoint the problem. This will ensure instant relief and gain time to address the problem for longterm benefits. I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and feel free to ask for clarification and more information if need be. Dr. Ditah, MD.
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What Causes Severe Pain In Spine When Backbone Is Touched?

Brief Answer: Please, get emergency room attention now Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about this severe pains that you have reported. I understand how inconveniencing this must have been coupled with the sleepless nights. severe pains are best managed in the short run with excellent pain medications. This would probably need the use of powerful pain medications like morphine to make sure you get the relief needed right now. This will gain some time and allow the injury to be investigated and managed accordingly. There are good enough pain medications that can adequately address any pains and you deserve to get them for relief while the problem is being investigated and addressed. I will suggest that you go the the emergency room right now to get this pain evaluated and the medications prescribed. You may need to get an xray and maybe a ct/mri scan to best visualize these structures and any possible injuries. In all, get pain medications and some basic test to pinpoint the problem. This will ensure instant relief and gain time to address the problem for longterm benefits. I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and feel free to ask for clarification and more information if need be. Dr. Ditah, MD.