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"   Question I have had back problems for over 8 years.  I was given an MRI scan and was told that I have got lower lumber disease.  I have had physiotherapy, hydrotherapy, epidural, acupuncture and manipulation.  In the last six months I have started having terrible pains between my shoulder blades and down my arms.  Both my legs are so painful that I am no longer able to walk or stand.  Please could you advise what is happening to me?   Answer These pains are not explicable on the basis of lower lumbar disease.  You need a new assessment and tests as appropriate.  It could be that you have an arthritic condition of the spine, which may require a different sort of treatment.  Your GP should be first port of call and then on to the orthopaedic or rheumatologic consultant. They are likely to repeat any blood tests, in particular ones that might indicate and autoimmune component to your joint problems, X-rays and possibly an MRI scan. Yours sincerely The NetDoctor Medical Team  Other Qs &amp;amp;amp; As Back pain and degenerative disks Disc slips How can I ease a painful back? It is painful to sit down I have a degenerated disk I need a cushion for my back pain My ankylosing spondylitis worsened after a car crash My grandmother had osteoporosis and I am woried about getting it also No one knows why my back hurts Pain in my coccyx after birth of fourth baby Pain near the coccyx Painful coccyx Prolapsed discs Spinal revision Spinal spondylosis Terrible backache on the base of my spine  Last updated 05.11.2014 "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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