Hi Donna,
I am so sorry that you are suffering all this pain at such an early age and are unable to enjoy playing with your young children. Since I am not a physician and can only go by what you have told me, I will try to do my best to explain why these tests are ordered and what may possibly be going on with you.
The blood test ESR can detect inflammation. The complete blood test (CBC) with differential will detect inflammation, allergic response.
The x-rays of the spine will detect a curvature of the spine or narrowing of the spaces in between the vertebrae which are the individual bones that make up the spine. Nerves through these openings and narrowing of the spaces can cause compression or puts pressure on the nerves and can cause pain.
A bone profile will check bone density. This can detect osteoporosis. A liver and renal profile are part of a complete physical work-up. It sounds like your doctor is ordering a full battery of tests to determine the cause of all your symptoms. I hope this information has been of some help.
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Hi Donna,
I am so sorry that you are suffering all this pain at such an early age and are unable to enjoy playing with your young children. Since I am not a physician and can only go by what you have told me, I will try to do my best to explain why these tests are ordered and what may possibly be going on with you.
The blood test ESR can detect inflammation. The complete blood test (CBC) with differential will detect inflammation, allergic response.
The x-rays of the spine will detect a curvature of the spine or narrowing of the spaces in between the vertebrae which are the individual bones that make up the spine. Nerves through these openings and narrowing of the spaces can cause compression or puts pressure on the nerves and can cause pain.
A bone profile will check bone density. This can detect osteoporosis. A liver and renal profile are part of a complete physical work-up. It sounds like your doctor is ordering a full battery of tests to determine the cause of all your symptoms. I hope this information has been of some help.
March 10, 2011 - 6:43pmThis Comment
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