What causes severe back and neck pain?
Patient: hi.am 24yrs old girl.I am married for 3 years now. I have been suffering with severe back problem since 2009.Its been gradually increasing day-by-day. I have consulted many doctors, but no one has told me what exactly is the problem.And am also suffering with severe neck pain. these are some of my test results :Sacralization of L5 with narrowing of L5-S1 disc space and exit foramina (taken in feb 2010)-scoliosis with concavity to left side due to muscle spasm.(feb 2010)-discal bulge at L4-L5. (feb 2010)My bone scan result (taken in november 2011)Physiological distribution of traces noted in the axial and appendicular skeleton.FDG uptake noted in the iliac side of both SI joints, left more than right with sclerosis noted on corresponding CT sections.Focal uptake noted in the petrous temporal bone lateral to mastoid aircells - s/o infection. Please tell me what is the problem? my neck problem is also in a very bad condition.i cant be in one position for more than 1/2 n hour.And my back problem is worse before and during periods. We haven't planned for a baby yet.And will there be any complications during pregnancy because of my back problem. please reply. thank you. Doctor: Hello I have studied your case As per your symptoms there is possibility of sacro ileitis which is common after pregnancy.I will advise to check your B 12 and Liver function test, CBC,ESR,CRP via blood.As you are losing your weight there is possibility of malignancy.Till time continue your medication.Postural yogic exercises may help you You can contact directly on my profile for further assistance.http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-vaibhav-gandhi/63503Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health.Take care