I have been having terrible back pain I went to the hospital a week ago and was given naproxen and a muscle relaxed. At the time she asked if I had dark flaky stool at the time I did not but two days ago I started having them. The back pain is also still present. Help?
Hi, Thanks for your query. After going through your query I came to know that you are suffering from chronic backache. It may be due to vitamin and trace element deficiencies specially vitamin D and vitamin B 12. You need to do MRI to rule out other causes. Back exercises, neurotrophic such as mecobalamine and analgesics such as diclofenac give relief. Serum vitamin D test is advised if it is lower than vitamin D supplementation will be required. Avoid long continuous standing. Black stool may not be related to your backache. It may be related to Chat Doctor. You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it. I do hope that you have found something helpful, and I will be glad to answer any further query. Wishing you a good health. Take care.