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What Causes Chronic Recurrent Back Pain Inspite Of Taking Prednisone?

I m 61, fairly active female with chronic recurring back pain. Approx. 3 plus weeks ago I turned wrong and hurt my low back. The past week I have consulted the Dr. on call who gave me a script for prednisone. At the end of the week I consulted with my family physician because it has continued to get worse. He told me to d.c. prednisone and try a narcotic. I m concerned we are ignoring something more serious. This is the worst pain I ve had with my back. When is it time to seek positive testing instead of treating the pain?
Wed, 2 Mar 2016
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Yes u need to be investigated for that.Why becoz u r 61 age group.So post menopausal group.Ur calcium will be low.Ur bones r brittle means easily breakable.So don't neglect.Do MRI whole spine with screening.Rule out any abnormality is there.If there is any bkne issue or disc issue analgesics may not hell u.Please consult neurologist for this.
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What Causes Chronic Recurrent Back Pain Inspite Of Taking Prednisone?

Yes u need to be investigated for that.Why becoz u r 61 age group.So post menopausal group.Ur calcium will be low.Ur bones r brittle means easily breakable.So don t neglect.Do MRI whole spine with screening.Rule out any abnormality is there.If there is any bkne issue or disc issue analgesics may not hell u.Please consult neurologist for this.