“Back pain?”
Female | 62 years old
Complaint duration: 60 days
Medications: Lamotrigine, sertraline, pantoprazol sod, levothyroxin, budesonide (1mg/2ml sus),atorvastatin
Conditions: Osteoarthritis, hypothyroidism, GERD, sinus disease, degenerative cervical disease,
3 Answers
OrthopaedicSurgeonOrthopaedicSurgeonChristopher B. Michelsen, MD, FAOA, FAAOS, FACS
Not sure what the question is. Yes, it sounds like you have diffuse osteoarthritis. The cervical arthritis can cause neck, shoulder, arm, and upper back pain, weakness, and even some lower pain in legs with weakness. The lumbar osteoarthritis can cause lower back pain, stiffness, tenderness and leg pain(also knee), weakness, numbness. Best treatment is regular light exercise program, occasional medicines, and coinciding for any emotional issues.
Good luck. Very difficult problem, but generally, with like exercise, can improve greatly. Just proceed slowly and do not get frustrated.