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For the past 11 weeks; I have been having some pain in my lower back and left hip. I began having some numbness in my left hip,thigh and in entire buttocks area. The past two weeks my entire buttocks and the upper part of the back of my thighs are burning with no relieve. The burning feels much like a sunburn. I have been to a doctor who put me pain relievers for a bit, and then referred me to a chiropractor, he worked with me for 3 weeks and has recently referred me out. I don't know weather to go to a orthopedic or a neurologist. What do you suggest?

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Lower back pain and burning in buttocks , Staten Island Back Pain ,





Hello Connie,


I am sorry to hear of your back pain, burning pain, hip pain, numbness, buttock pain.

It does sound as if you are progressing through a logical course of care.

"....The burning feels much like a sunburn...."- a longshot, but have you doctors perhaps discussed 'shingles' with you.  A possibility, not really a probability since the 'rash' would have erupted by now.

Any other superficial possible cause?  Does your skin on that side come into contact with anything different from the other side?

Complaints seem to be progressing.  What examination did the MD and DC perform- history, physical exam, blood tests?  Xrays?  MRI or CT scan?  EMG/ncv ?  results of these tests?  These are all baseline tests, depending upon further symptoms/ signs elicited in person, there may be additional tests.

You have given conservative care at the chiropractor 3 weeks- fair enough.

I would like to think that a good Doctor of Chiropractic does 'think like' and examine/ order appropriate testing as a combination of the orthopedist/ neurologist.  Given a choice,,, I think I would prefer going to the neurologist (not meaning to put the ortho down).  This sounds like you have some neurological problems going on.

To answer your question:
I would go to the neurologist.
If I have not had Xray, MRI (or CT), EMG- I would have these tests.
I would have a screeening blood test.


I hope this  helps. If you need further, do not hesitate to REcontact me at  AllExperts.com
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Thank you for your question.



I wish you good luck and Good Health Naturally,

Dr. Victor Dolan, DC
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Staten Island Chiropractor Dr. Victor Dolan | 718-981-9755 | www.drvictordolan.net | www.statenislandchiropractor.com | Nutrition, Sciatica, Headache, Neck Pain, Back Pain, Herniated Disc, Workers Compensation, Auto Accident Claims, Vertebral Subluxation Complex, Muscle Spasm

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Palmer College Graduate 1983; Thirty years in practice in my hometown of Staten Island, New York. Expert in Neuro-musculo-skeletal complaints. Utilizing techniques such as Chiropractic via Palmer Package, Diversified, Thompson, SOT, Activator, Manipulation Under Anesthesia and Nutritional Guidance. I am also a Certified Nutritionist.

Organizations
Pi Kappa Chi Alumni Association President; PKX Alumni Brother of the Year; Knights of Columbus Masons; Ancient Order of Hibernians

Publications
American Public Health Association (2003) - Oral Presentation

Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Science (cum laude) Wagner College 1979; Doctorate of Chiropractic (cum laude) Palmer Chiropractic 1983; Licensed Doctor of Chiropractic, New Jersey (38MC00634000) & New York (X3567); Diplomat, National Board of Chiropractic Examiners; Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician - A.C.A./New York Chiropractic College (1986); Diplomat, American Chiropractic Board of Sport Physicians (1996); Diplomat, American Academy of Pain Management (1998); Certified Personal Fitness Trainer; Certified Emergency Medical Technician - New York State and National Registry; Certified Manipulation Under Anesthesia (1998); Certified Clinical Nutritionist - International & American Assoc. of Clinical Nutrition (1999)

Awards and Honors
Prevention Magazine – Award for Chiropractic Excellence 1998; Chief of Chiropractic - Doctors Hospital - New York 1997; SICTV NOVA (Notable, Outstanding Video Achievement Award) - Award for Most Popular Series (1996/1997/1998); Volunteer Heart Resuscition Unit - Commendation for Meritorious Service (1994); SICTV NOVA (Notable, Outstanding Video Achievement Award) - Best Health Series (1994); Staten Island Richmond Lions - Melvin Jones Fellowship Award (1993); Pi Kappa Chi - Alumni Fraternity Brother of the Year (1987/1988); American Public Health Association (2003); American Chiropractic Board of Sport Physicians Symposium Presentation - Adolescent Athletic Injury (2004)

Past/Present Clients
Doctors Hospital of Staten Island - Chief of Chiropractic (1997-2001); Curtis High School Football (1988 to present)- New York City PSAL Football CHAMPION (2007)

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