My Doctor Online The Permanente Medical Group
Are you having back pain with any of the following?
- Severe pain, weakness or tingling in your leg(s).
- Difficulty stopping urination or loss of control of bladder or bowels.
- Unexplained fever, nausea or vomiting.
- A history of cancer or unexplained weight loss.
We understand that you are experiencing one or more of the health issues that might be impacting your back pain.
We recommend that you discuss these health issues with your doctor before proceeding with this program.
Once you are cleared by your doctor to do this program, we hope it helps you find relief from your back pain.
Stacy Tong, DO
Internal Medicine
Welcome to My Doctor Online, a website that my colleagues and I developed to make it easier for you to take control of your health care and get the answers you need when you need them. Now you can e-mail me, check your lab results, make an appointment, access our many online programs or get the highest quality information about a particular health topic.
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General References
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Patient Handouts
Common Medical Conditions
Allergies (Allergic Rhinitis)
Calcium and Vitamin D
Cholesterol
High Cholesterol? Here is What You Can Do
High Triglycerides? Here is What You Can Do
Low HDL? Here is What You Can Do
Diabetes
Act Now to Lower Your Risk
Being Active with Diabetes
Eating Well with Diabetes
Diabetes Food Pyramid
Insulin: How It Helps Keep You Healthy
Pre-Diabetes: Frequently Asked Questions
Prevent Heart Attacks and Strokes
Fiber Facts: Why Fiber is Important
Colds and Flu
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
High Blood Pressure
DASH: Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension
High Blood Pressure? Here is What You Can Do
Prevent Heart Attacks and Strokes
Menopause
Osteoporosis Prevention
Common Musculoskeletal Problems
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Elbow Pain - Tennis and Golfer's Elbow
Hip and Knee Exercises
Hip Pain - Arthritis
Knee Pain - Acute
Knee Pain - Arthritis
Knee Pain - Patellofemoral Syndrome
Temporomandibular Disorder
Lower Back Pain
Self Management of Acute Low Back Pain
Neck Pain - Acute
Neck Pain - Cervicogenic Headache
Neck Pain: What You Can Do
Neck Pain - Whiplash Associated Disorder
Shoulder Pain: Tips and Exercises
Stiff Shoulder: Tips and Exercises
Spine - Thoracic: Self Mobilization Exercises for the Upper Body
Common Foot Problems
Ankle Exercises
Ankle Pain - Achilles Tendonitis
Ankle Pain - Sprain
Athlete’s Foot
Heel Pain (Plantar Fasciitis)
Toenail Fungus
Bunions, Hammertoes, and Ingrown Toenails
Corns and Calluses
Common Mental Health Problems
Managing Depression
Patient Health Questionnaire for Depression Screening
Preventive Health Care
Calcium and Vitamin D
California Advance Health Care Directive Kit
Fiber Facts: Why Fiber is Important
Preventing Osteoporosis
Prevent Heart Attacks and Strokes
Why Should I be Tested for Colorectal Cancer?
150 Minutes to Thrive
Preventative Services for Adult
If you have an emergency medical condition, call 911 or go to the nearest hospital. An emergency medical condition is any of the following: (1) a medical condition that manifests itself by acute symptoms of sufficient severity (including severe pain) such that you could reasonably expect the absence of immediate medical attention to result in serious jeopardy to your health or body functions or organs; (2) active labor when there isn't enough time for safe transfer to a Plan hospital (or designated hospital) before delivery, or if transfer poses a threat to your (or your unborn child's) health and safety, or (3) a mental disorder that manifests itself by acute symptoms of sufficient severity such that either you are an immediate danger to yourself or others, or you are not immediately able to provide for, or use, food, shelter, or clothing, due to the mental disorder.
This information is not intended to diagnose health problems or to take the place of specific medical advice or care you receive from your physician or other health care professional. If you have persistent health problems, or if you have additional questions, please consult with your doctor. If you have questions or need more information about your medication, please speak to your pharmacist. Kaiser Permanente does not endorse the medications or products mentioned. Any trade names listed are for easy identification only.