I am 18 weeks pregnant about a month ago i fell and hurt my back can i get an x ray to tell me whats wrong?

Question

I was being helped off the couch and my friend let go.
They put me on flexeril and it doesnt work.
The pain is better at some times and worse at others.
The pain gets to the point i cant stand and i get stuck in a bent over position.
I try to lay down and it doesnt help.
I cant sit for long periods of time.
My doctor i was at before i moved didnt even try to find out what it was they just gave me muscle relaxers and told me to take them.
My muscle relaxers dont work anymore.

Answer 1

This is something you need to discuss with your doctor. The benefit needs to outweigh the risk. You didn't mention which part of your back; if it was the upper back I would be somewhat less concerned and would just make sure that your abdomen was well covered with lead.

While the vast majority of medical x-rays do not pose a critical risk to a developing child, there may be a small likelihood of causing a serious illness or other complication. The actual risk depends on how far along the pregnancy is and on the type of x-ray. X-ray studies of the head, arms, legs and chest do not usually expose the baby directly to x-rays and typically the technologist who takes the x-rays will implement special precautions to ensure that the baby of a pregnant patient is not directly exposed.

Sometimes patients need examinations of the abdomen or pelvis while they are pregnant. When studies of the abdomen or pelvis are required, the physician may prefer to order a different type of exam for a pregnant patient or reduce the number of x-rays from that which are normally acquired. Therefore it is important that you inform your physician or the x-ray technologist about your reproductive status before the x-ray study is performed.

Answer 2

Ask your doctor for a radiologist who uses the new digital xray imaging. While in emergencies you can get xrayed pregnant (they put 2 lead vests over you) it's best to avoid them if possible. The new technology is much safer for you. You can also safely have chiropractic adjustments and deep tissue massage (many chiropractors staff a massage therapist). A safer choice over muscle relaxers while pregnant. My chiropractor uses the digital imaging - call around to see if any near you do as well.