I have had terrible back pain for over a month. Nothing seems to ease the pain. It s mostly lower- but travels throughout the entire back quite often. My primary doctor told me to see a specialist. I am a 43 year old female and am very nervous about what this pain could be from. Any thoughts on what type of doctor i should see. Also, I haven t done anything that would have caused me to have such pain.
Hi, At the age of 43, the most common cause of back pain is related to degenerative changes (osteoarthritis) and calcium deficiency. It is usually an association to menopause. I wonder if your menstrual cycles are normal or are you having other symptoms of menopause. Though I cannot predict the cause without a clinical examination, my bet would be on one of the 2 conditions.  I suggest you to visit your orthopedic. Careful examination of the spine with multiple X-rays or CT/MRI scans of the back will reveal the true cause and its management. If the visit to the doctor takes time, you may try over the counter analgesics such as Advil 400\u00a0mg twice a day after meal briefly for 3-5 days. Rest well and involve in physical exercise to strengthen the back. Calcium supplements can give you added benefits on the long run. Hope this helps. If you wish to give me more information, you can post them to me. Good luck!