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Posted 3/15/2013 5:37 PM (GMT 0)
I have been experiencing a strange problem for the past 2 years and the doctors have not come to any conclusion. I have severe pain on my lower back along with a tingling sensation in the shoulders. I have undergone all the tests as well- kidney ultra sound, urine analysis, blood tests and xrays. Can anyone please suggest me anything with these problems of mine.
Posted 3/15/2013 5:52 PM (GMT 0)
Hi there...

I am sorry to hear about your pain issues...I see from your older posts that you are very "pro" Chiropractic treatment. If this is something that you have done for yourself, it may have caused more issues or harm than helped you if you have any possible spine problems.

Have you ever gone to a Board Certified Neurosurgeon to see if they feel you need a MRI or nerve testing like an EMG? These would be the appropriate tests to rule out any type of disc or nerve problem which causes back pain as well as "tingling".

I just feel that Chiropractic adjustments should never be done on someone without ruling out these issues first. I was told by my Neurosurgeon that if I had gone to one, it could have paralyzed me as my disc herniations were so severe they needed surgery immediately.

Not trying to bash the entire type of care, just that it should be done with extreme caution and monitored by an actual MD. beforehand.
Posted 3/15/2013 7:49 PM (GMT 0)
It sounds like you got tests to rule out kidney problems, infection, and those things that might show up on an xray, but for back pain those tests aren't very conclusive.

Your best bet is to get an MRI and nerve testing (as SB mentioned), have you been to a physical therapist? And what about the chiropractic care, did you recieve any?

It could be a lot of things. The tingling suggests maybe a pinched or trapped nerve somewhere. Without more information it's hard to say what it might be.

What kind of back pain is it? Is it an ache? Is it sharp? shooting? burning? Are you having spasms?
Posted 3/20/2013 7:34 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you all for the replies. I think I should now go for the MRI and nerve testing as you mentioned. Snowbunny21, I have never been to a Board Certified Neurosurgeon, lets see what the outcome is. Hope everything goes right now onwards.
Posted 3/20/2013 1:17 PM (GMT 0)
Like everyone else has said, go to a specialist and get an MRI - then you can find out if something in your spine is causing these issues. Take care!
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