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What To Do For The Bruising Along My Back Pelvis And Spine Area?

I was in an accident on March 5th, a semi rear ended me doing about 50 mph. The drs originally only paid attention to my neck and shoulder area, i have tried to explain that my major issue is in my lower back but i feel like I m getting ignored because i don t have insurance. I have bruising as along my back pelvis and spine area, and shooting pains. Going to see a dr tomorrow, What kind of specialist do i need to see? How can i get drs to respect and treat me well? Even with all the meds I m on, I m in consyant pain. I actually just received a form of Medicare, hoping that helps
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Hi ,thanks for your query.
You had injury to back at the time of accident .

As you are having shooting pains with bruising , I would suspect bony injury to back or traumatic disc prolapse causing nerve root compression.

If I would have been your doctor , I would advise Xray and MRI of DL and LS spine to see cause of pain .

Advised to consult with neurosurgeon .
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What To Do For The Bruising Along My Back Pelvis And Spine Area?

Hi ,thanks for your query. You had injury to back at the time of accident . As you are having shooting pains with bruising , I would suspect bony injury to back or traumatic disc prolapse causing nerve root compression. If I would have been your doctor , I would advise Xray and MRI of DL and LS spine to see cause of pain . Advised to consult with neurosurgeon .