Joined: 13 Dec 2007 Posts: 6 Location: Elmont, NY United States
17 yrs old - back + shoulder pain - pinched nerve? Posted: 12-13-07 18:56pm
Im only 17 and i've had back pains since
the second grade, i did fall down the
stairs when i was about 5 and broke my
colar bone and had a minor concusion but
no back injurie i also had my rib
fractured in the 7th grade.. The back
pains have now become a life style it
could be in the shoulders, under my
shoulder blades or lower back. i used to
be a animal but now if i even rake leaves
im in my bed for the next week.. could i
have a pinched nerve and could this be the
cause of the weird feelings in my upper
body at night?
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RichT
Active User, Really EHEALTHy
Joined: 22 Jul 2007 Posts: 910
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Posted: 12-13-07 21:29pm
Hello Whit3girl,
WELCOME to the forum.
Yes, you are far too young to have to deal
with back pain. It really hurts to read
what you have been through.
I did not notice in your post that you
have sought out the advice of a
neurologist or spinal surgeon. If you
have not consulted with one of these
specialist, then I would highly recommend
that you first look for the best
neurologist/spinal surgeon that you can
find in your area. Talk to people you
know that have been to one of these
doctors, or had surgery by one of them.
Find out which doctor people really liked
and had the best success with. In the
process you will also find out which
doctors people did not like. Call your
local hospitals and find out which spinal
surgeon performs the most back surgeries
and is thought of very highly for his/her
expertise.
Then select two or three of the best
doctors and make an appointment to see
each of them. It is always a good idea to
get 2nd and 3rd opinions.
PLEASE don't delay or let your pain
condition continue. You really need to
find out what is causing your pain, AND to
get it taken care of. And in my opinion
that does not mean taking pain medication
which only covers up the pain, and does
not solve what is causing the pain.
Stay in touch and let us know your
progress in getting help. If you have any
questions along the way, don't hesitate to
ask.
Take care.
RichT
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rollar64
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 21 Nov 2006 Posts: 155 Location: melbourne
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Posted: 12-15-07 07:45am
Hello whit3girl sorry to hear of your
trouble and pain, one other thing i would
ask is have you ever been screened or
tested for scoliosis can you tell if your
shoulders are uneven.
