Have chronic lower back pain. Had spinal laminectomy. Took tylenol, aleve. Give me suggestion
Patient: Hello Dr.  I am a 67 year old woman who has chronic low back pain. I have had slipped discs in my forties and a spinal laminectomy in 2010. I have had physical therapy.injections of cortisteroids and only had temporary relief of pain which is in my left hip now. I have been doing Aqua exercises and more recently been going to a "Bowen Technique"therapist.  I cannot stand or walk for any length of time without pain. I cannot tolerate strong pain pills and get some relief from Tylenol and Aleve. However I want to be pain free. Do I consult with an Orthopedist Dr. or another Neurologist.(my original neurologist has moved away)  Thank you for your opinion. Doctor: Hello, Thanks for your query.As you are suffering from slipped disc and laminectomy already done previously, I suggest you to go for new MRI to see the nerve compression and plan of management acc. to that. Consult a spine surgeon for proper evaluation and management. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.Take care