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Suggest Treatment For Back Pain

I AM 20 years old, i have been having back problems for 4 years, i have had a MRI done which showed 4 slipped disks, i have tried physical therapy for 2years, 3 months at a time twice a week, i have tried braces, anti-inflammatories, advil, tylonal, i don't know what else i can do, to make this pain go away
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello,

I have studied your case

Due to compression of nerve root there can be back pain associated with it.

For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.

I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.

Epidural steroid may help.
If there is no relief with all conservative measures then decompression with fusion can be done.

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.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Back Pain

Hello, I have studied your case Due to compression of nerve root there can be back pain associated with it. For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help. I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. Epidural steroid may help. If there is no relief with all conservative measures then decompression with fusion can be done. 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. Wishing you good health. Take care.