Hi....i have had problems with my lower back over the years and it is now giving me much grief. Along with the lower back, i am having severe pain there and in the middle back as well. It also goes down to my left groin and in my bottom too. The pain also radiates down my left leg along the side down to my knee. This pain im in is now excrutiating. I am using ice packs on my back and leg and groin. As well as muscle relaxant. I haven t had an MRI for many years now. Do you think that i should ask my doctor for one? I can t stand the pain any longer. Thanks so much!
Hi, I am Chat Doctor. The Symptoms you have described make me suspect compression of a Lumbar Nerve Root You need X-Ray LS Spine - AP View and Lateral View in Flexion, Extension and Neutral Positions and an MRI LS Spine with Whole Spine and Brain Screening If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow-up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.