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Side back pain
I have been experiencing pain in my left buttock (glute) for the past couple of years. The pain does not radiate to my thigh or spinal region. Doctors have diagnosed it as an L4-L5 disc bulge, but I disagree with this diagnosis. Pregabalin and Nucoxia do not provide relief. I have to take either Flexural D or Flexabenz Plus to minimize the pain, but I always feel it. I suspect that I might have gluteal tendinopathy, as the symptoms and causes are very similar.
[Gluteal Tendinopathy](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22960-gluteal-tendinopathy)
Are there any tests I can undergo besides an MRI? I am claustrophobic.
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This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However I would like to examine & investigate you in detail.
-Control Hypertension, Diabetes, metabolic disorder or epilepsy etc., if there is any.
- Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding.
- Keep no pillow under the head.
- Avoid painful acts & activities.
- Fomentation with warm water. -Let the part not be exposed cold.
-Do mild exercises for the affected part.- back and lower limbs
-Any way it may be tried,
--. Ugesic (Piroxicam) 20mg 1tab once a day x 5days
--. Caldikind plus (Mankind) 1tab Once a day x 10 days.
Kindly make sure, there is no allergy to any of these medicines.
--For emergency treatment visit nearest hospital.
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Dr. Sharath Kumar
Orthopedist
26 yrs exp
Bangalore
MRI is must
Check if there is any Open MRI center near your city
That will be comfortable for you
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Treatment depends on the MRI findings
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Dr. Parteek Bansal
Orthopedic surgeon
8 yrs exp
Gurgaon
MRI IS THE ONLY TEST YOU HAVE TO UNDERGO TO Diagnose IT
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