Dr., I have been having severe ongoing lower lumbar spine pain for the last for weeks. I had a bronchitis infection around Christmas and had severe coughing for three weeks, I have asthma and some degenerative arthritis in the lower spine, I am 57 yo and 5 7 and 253lbs. I know the weight plays an important role, but I am having trouble sleeping, and walking sometimes sitting. I have been ibuprofen Tylenol, flexaril and codeine, but it does not go away. I just came from the ER and had a shot of toredol. My question is this I am scheduled to go for an MRI, butt I could not lay flat on the table,. What are my options?
Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.f I were your treating Doctor for this case:I would firstly advise you to do X-ray and MRI lumbosacral spine to assess the extent of problem (spindle degenerative changes or disc herniation)- I advise you to receive proper treatment for the chest problem as It may cause constitutional manifestation that aggravates your back pain.- Finally It is better for you to lose weight, wear a lumbosacral belt.