Sorry, I'm not a doctor. I've had DEXA scans (for bone density), MRIs, and x-rays. For me, the MRIs identified potential nerve impingements (from bone spurs) and the weakened S1-L5-L4.
Getting a helpful diagnosis wasn't straightforward. More like a process of ruling things out and triangulation. Over the course of years.
My advice to all patients: Don't accept "No." Each individual doctor can only know so much. Just know that someone(s) out there has the puzzle peice(s) you need.
Of course, you've tried All The Things. Physical & occupational therapies, deep massage, sauna, magnesium, ruled out kidneys, pilates, general fitness (weights, HIIT), lots of walking...
(As an example: A buddy had a bad hip, terrible back pain. Was doing PT for more than year, no improvement. Was considering a hip replacement. Turns out he had late stage kidney cancer. FFS. Then was repeatedly told he had 6 months max. Until he found that one doctor who knew about a clinical trial for a new immunotherapy. Fortunately, it worked and 3 (?) years later was declared in remission.)
Also, I've gotten relief from unexpected areas.
Swedish Hospital's (Seattle) Pain Clinic has a whole program. Was transformative for me and better over time. I'm not healed. Just able to manage my pain(s). There are similar clinics nationwide.
I've even changed my diet. After much trial & error, I figured out that wheat (gluten), peanuts, and even just (too much) sugar were negatives for me. Cutting those out reduced my pain and improved my brain focus. Probably something about inflamation. I'm sure I have more to discover.
I encourage you to not give up. You're experiencing pain. So there's got to be a cause. It may not be treatable. But at least you'll know and can plan better.
Getting a helpful diagnosis wasn't straightforward. More like a process of ruling things out and triangulation. Over the course of years.
My advice to all patients: Don't accept "No." Each individual doctor can only know so much. Just know that someone(s) out there has the puzzle peice(s) you need.
Of course, you've tried All The Things. Physical & occupational therapies, deep massage, sauna, magnesium, ruled out kidneys, pilates, general fitness (weights, HIIT), lots of walking...
(As an example: A buddy had a bad hip, terrible back pain. Was doing PT for more than year, no improvement. Was considering a hip replacement. Turns out he had late stage kidney cancer. FFS. Then was repeatedly told he had 6 months max. Until he found that one doctor who knew about a clinical trial for a new immunotherapy. Fortunately, it worked and 3 (?) years later was declared in remission.)
Also, I've gotten relief from unexpected areas.
Swedish Hospital's (Seattle) Pain Clinic has a whole program. Was transformative for me and better over time. I'm not healed. Just able to manage my pain(s). There are similar clinics nationwide.
I've even changed my diet. After much trial & error, I figured out that wheat (gluten), peanuts, and even just (too much) sugar were negatives for me. Cutting those out reduced my pain and improved my brain focus. Probably something about inflamation. I'm sure I have more to discover.
I encourage you to not give up. You're experiencing pain. So there's got to be a cause. It may not be treatable. But at least you'll know and can plan better.