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What Causes Severe Pain On Both Sides Of The Lower Back ?

I am 73 y.o. Male.I have been having pain in my lower back, started on the left side now the pain is in both sides, and this is very severe when I wake up in the morning. It is very very difficult for me to get up from the bed in the morning. I have been taking pain medication between Advil and Aleve once daily, of course after meal, although the Aleve gives me better pain control for the whole day. I have been to my internist and she wants me to go for PT, and I have also been going to a chiropractor (2x since). Should I pursue any other doctor to look into my back, what kind of a doctor? I haven t had any imaging yet.
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Thanks for asking HCM
I understand your pain and concern.
it is my advice to go for CT SCAN your back along with the following lab test.
CBC, SR.CALCIUM, SR. VITAMIN D3 to rule out causes other than osteoporosis. please see some ortho doctor and discuss these test result with him. please start calcium and vitamin D3 supplement if you are already not taking these medication.
I hope i was able to address your query.
thanks.
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What Causes Severe Pain On Both Sides Of The Lower Back ?

Thanks for asking HCM I understand your pain and concern. it is my advice to go for CT SCAN your back along with the following lab test. CBC, SR.CALCIUM, SR. VITAMIN D3 to rule out causes other than osteoporosis. please see some ortho doctor and discuss these test result with him. please start calcium and vitamin D3 supplement if you are already not taking these medication. I hope i was able to address your query. thanks.