Failed Back?

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Gender: Male
How old are you?: 35
How long has this been going on?: More than a month
Check all symptoms you are currently experiencing:

Musculoskeletal Pain
Describe associated symptoms not listed above: 

Doc, severe lumbar, thoracic muscle spasms.

What have you done so far to remedy this condition? Please include tests and relevant studies here: 

I have bulging disks l3,4,5. Had 2 epidural injections to l5 which is the worst. Muscle spasms will not stop.

Please list any chronic medical problems and also list any prior surgery (lacerations don't count!): 

Htn
Check all conditions present in your immediate family... :

Cardiac Disease
Diabetes
History of Back Pain
Hypertension
Please list any medication allergies that you have : : Nods
Please list any medications you are currently taking (and dosage if known) :: Lisinopril
soma
simvastin
ultram
ultram
zanaflex

When was your last menstrual cycle?: Now
Are you currently using or do you have a history of tobacco use?: Yes
Are you currently using or do you have a history of illegal drug use?: No
Please describe your alcohol consumption :: Daily

Docs, I've done everything from pt, massage, ice and heat. These spasms won't stop. There worse if I'm laying down and try to move in bed. Relaxers don't help! What could be any other causes other than muscleskelton issues?

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Dear Back Pain Sufferer,
Please be sure to check the comment section for some very good answers. With your underlying KNOWN pathology it is unlikely that a second cause for your symptoms would be likely. But, that being said, after seeing a spine specialist and inquiring about surgery, you might consider seeing a Rheumatologist. There are conditions like ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS which are rare and hard to diagnose and often confused with more common back ailments, and this may be worth considering. I hope the below comments will be helpful to you. Please feel free to add questions or comments there.

Thanks

MD STAT Docs