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Why do I get severe lower back pain after waking up?
Query: Hello doctor,My problem is, I wake up in the morning and feel a severe pain in the lower back. Please tell me the solution. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is known that during sleep our back muscles relax. So, back pain is particularly felt early in the morning due to a degenerative or inflammatory disease of the spinal elements. Also, an awkward sleeping position may aggravate this symptom. Follow these simple steps:... Read Full »
Is it safe to up my 91-year-old mother's vitamin D intake?
Query: Hi doctor, My mother is 91 years old. First, she has spinal and SI joint arthritis and is about 30 lbs overweight. She recently had a blood panel where her vitamin D - 25 hydroxyvitamin D was 65 nmol/L range is supposed to be 75 to 250. She was already taking daily a liquid, animal-derived supplemen... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. 1. Yes, It would be best to continue 1000 IU Of vitamin D and have it with any juice in the evening rather than morning (not with milk or tea); her vitamin D levels are acceptable, and the bone scan is good (the attachments are removed to pro... Read Full »
I have back pain after I bent to pick something while coughing. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 40-year-old, and two days ago, I bent over to pick something up and coughed simultaneously. I got a shooting pain in the bottom of my spine, which still hurts when I move. Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. This is due to nerve impingement in the spine. Kindly follow the instructions for back pain: Avoid lifting heavy weights. Avoid arching your back. Instead, bend your knees to pick up something from the floor. Avoid sitting for long hours. Avoid... Read Full »