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Spinal Mets?

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    • February 24, 2014 at 2:56 pm
    Germer
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      I have an appointment with my oncologist next week but I want to see what people think here. I have had back pain for 7/8 months. At first it was once a week or so when I bent over with a sharp quick pain and has gradually become almost every time I bend over. It does not hurt if I l am lying down or excercising etc. Just when I bend over. Does this sound like spinal mets? I have a hard time believing that this is athritis as I am in my early 30s. I am really confused as to what it could be. 

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        • February 24, 2014 at 10:45 pm
        arthurjedi007
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          Maybe. A PET scan will show if it is. An MRI probably might show it as well.

          I would be very careful if I were you. Walking is good exercise so I would do lots of that if you can but if it was me I would avoid things that involve twisting or bending or lifting until you know more. At least that is what the physical therapist told me.

          Basically if they are spinal mets they can be pushing on your spinal cord like they are mine which is an extremely serious situation.

          • February 24, 2014 at 10:45 pm
          arthurjedi007
          Participant

            Maybe. A PET scan will show if it is. An MRI probably might show it as well.

            I would be very careful if I were you. Walking is good exercise so I would do lots of that if you can but if it was me I would avoid things that involve twisting or bending or lifting until you know more. At least that is what the physical therapist told me.

            Basically if they are spinal mets they can be pushing on your spinal cord like they are mine which is an extremely serious situation.

            • February 24, 2014 at 10:45 pm
            arthurjedi007
            Participant

              Maybe. A PET scan will show if it is. An MRI probably might show it as well.

              I would be very careful if I were you. Walking is good exercise so I would do lots of that if you can but if it was me I would avoid things that involve twisting or bending or lifting until you know more. At least that is what the physical therapist told me.

              Basically if they are spinal mets they can be pushing on your spinal cord like they are mine which is an extremely serious situation.

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