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#5978

Greetings Doctor –
I have been having low back pain now for over 10 years without understanding whats going on. I am 37 year old male. I first thought it was adrenal fatigue and it might have been associated with that because I am not as fatigued as I was. Sometimes I noice that sugary foods increase the pain and tightness in my back. And upon waking up I have lots of pain. As I walk around it gets less. But prolonged standing or sitting irritates it. I have found relief from Devil’s Claw herb. I then thought it could be a digestive issue so I started taking lots of probiotics with slight relief. Had a blood test b12 was low. Had xray neurologist diagnosed me with spondylolisthesis. Been thinking it could be some type of virus/bacteria/fungus pathogenic infection. Been trying to lower the inflamation with devil’s claw, clay, probiotics, chiropractor visits, tumeric. Any advice? could we do a phone consulatation or maybe i can visit u? I am in miami florida.

[Donald Corenman, MD, DC]

#5981

Based upon you brief description of your disorder, the back pain most likely is caused by the spondylolisthesis. You are very focused on nutritional treatment for this disorder but as I have stated before, the disc is relatively avascular and fractures (if isthmic) are not affected by good nutrition. Fractures are however influenced negatively by poor nutrition (diabetes, alcoholism, starvation).

I would assume by your focus on nutrition that your food intake is good.

This is most likely a mechanical problem of the spine and you would be better focused on rehabilitation than on supplements.

Dr. Corenman

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