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Having Spondylolisthesis. Hurt Spondle Recently. Having Horrible Lower Back Pain. Suggestions?

Hi, I have spondylolisthesis stage 2, L1 forward over the Sacrum...I think that's how you say it. Figured I got it when I was in about third grade, I am 49 now. Found out why I had such severe pain over the years that other kids my age wouldn't even get hurt from falls and such. A chirpracter found it on an x-ray and my Dr. had it confirmed I believe with a MRI. Anyways, I have been on lymes and babsiosis treatment for about 3+ years with huge improvements. About 2 weeks ago my spoldle went out causing severe pain in my lower back and my ileac crest. My lyme Dr. put me on a low dose of valium "to calm things down" and Norco. The pain is still horrible, especially when I drive or just sit too long. Had to stand at my computer at work a lot last week. Please, any suggestions on the pain or what to do next would be helpful. I see my Dr. next Thursday, should I insist on a form of x-ray to make sure my spondle is still stable? Thank You, Teresa Duoos
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Hi there ~

I understand your concerns, and am sorry to hear about the severe pain that you have been going through for the past. I am glad to know that you have a doctor's appointment scheduled. I believe that the best thing to do at this point is to wait for your doctor's appointment and explain to the doctor in detail about your problems, and give a detailed history. This should prompt a detailed physical examination and necessary laboratory work and imaging studies such as an MRI. If you have previous reports from prior physicians it would be helpful. I also believe that you might need medications until all the tests are back to help deal with the pain and it is not unusual for the doctor to prescribe one. If it does not happen please ask for it during the consultation itself, so as to help with the pain. There are many surgical procedures that can help correct your condition and relieve your pain, so do not be anxious.

I hope this helps. Take care and have a lovely day!
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Having Spondylolisthesis. Hurt Spondle Recently. Having Horrible Lower Back Pain. Suggestions?

Hi there ~ I understand your concerns, and am sorry to hear about the severe pain that you have been going through for the past. I am glad to know that you have a doctor s appointment scheduled. I believe that the best thing to do at this point is to wait for your doctor s appointment and explain to the doctor in detail about your problems, and give a detailed history. This should prompt a detailed physical examination and necessary laboratory work and imaging studies such as an MRI. If you have previous reports from prior physicians it would be helpful. I also believe that you might need medications until all the tests are back to help deal with the pain and it is not unusual for the doctor to prescribe one. If it does not happen please ask for it during the consultation itself, so as to help with the pain. There are many surgical procedures that can help correct your condition and relieve your pain, so do not be anxious. I hope this helps. Take care and have a lovely day!