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Suggest Treatment For Lower Back Pain

Hi there, I have had some history of Acidreflux for the past 2 years. However, recently, after taking some medication, i have recovered from the problem. During this time I have developed lower back pain and am not sure if it is linked to acid reflux. The back pain is usually present when i wake up in the morning, and especially if I am sleeping on my back. I also get numbness on my lefthand and left leg at certain angles if lay on my back. The pain however goes away once i stand up and go about my daily activities. I also have a suspicion that my bowel movement is also being affected by this as my stool is now flaky and is in small chunks. Does this mean that I have injured my back or is it connected to me not fully recovering ffom acid reflux? Thanks
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Hi
thank you for trusting HCM
I read your query and understand your concern
First I am sorry for the symptoms you are suffering but you have to be calm as your symptoms don't lead to any risky disease
In my opinion you probably are suffering a new problem, neck related
It is reccomended that you schedule a neurologic exam to identify the suffering topic which as you explained seems to be cervical region
As you have suffered gastritis earlier I wouldn't recommend to start pain killers as they are contraindicationed at reflux problems
You may use miorelaxants or analgesic to avoid pain
Discuss with your doctor about my opinion
Hope I have been of help
Wish you good health and fast recovery
Feel free to ask for further questions or doubts
Best regards
Dr Eris Ranxha
Neurologist
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Suggest Treatment For Lower Back Pain

Hi thank you for trusting HCM I read your query and understand your concern First I am sorry for the symptoms you are suffering but you have to be calm as your symptoms don t lead to any risky disease In my opinion you probably are suffering a new problem, neck related It is reccomended that you schedule a neurologic exam to identify the suffering topic which as you explained seems to be cervical region As you have suffered gastritis earlier I wouldn t recommend to start pain killers as they are contraindicationed at reflux problems You may use miorelaxants or analgesic to avoid pain Discuss with your doctor about my opinion Hope I have been of help Wish you good health and fast recovery Feel free to ask for further questions or doubts Best regards Dr Eris Ranxha Neurologist