Chronic Pain Support Group

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LOWER BACK PAIN

Mckenzie
Mckenzie
Since a few months, I've been experiencing lower back pain whenever I stand still for a few minutes it starts.
Let say whenever I stand still to wash the dishes, within a few minutes the intense pain starts, so I try different possition and nothing works, therefore I have to sit down, or even just walking around helps, but where does that comes from now.
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Mckenzie One day at the time
deleted_user
deleted_user
mine is from a heridate disc in my lower back.
Mckenzie
Mckenzie
Now that I think about it, I've been having problems with my sciatic nerve, the pain in my left hip is probably associated with the lower back pain.
ZAZAS
ZAZAS
They they still say I just don't want to do the dishes. Sciatic nerve and disk do this to me. I put a small rug in front of the sink and stove in order to be able to stand there any length of time.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Internet diagnosis is not a good thing. See your doctor and get a referral to a good neurosurgeon, don't let the word surgeon scare you, but most PCP's won't order MRI's they cost a lot, so your specialist will do it.
Mckenzie
Mckenzie
Wow thanks "callmeouch", you see this is all new to me.
Will do...
Mckenzie
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hi, Boy! oh boy! I kind of know what you mean. When I stand to long or walk a short distance it feels like somebody has their fits in my lower back, of coarse when this happens I tense up and that makes it worst. Setting down is a must. My Doctor told me it was weak muscles in my lower back. I had physical therapy, help for a short period of time. Now, I just elevate my feet, sometimes applying Ice or Heat packs helps. Along with over the counter
pain medication if it gets to bad, plus my sciatic nerve hurts so bad I pass out. when that happens off to the hospital I go for a couple of days. Hope this helps. Pls go to your Doctor your back problems maybe coming from something different and needs to be diagnosis so that you will know how to treat the problem..
deleted_user
deleted_user
Try looking here:

http://www.eorthopod.com/public/patient_education/6570/low_back_pain.html
deleted_user
deleted_user
If it is the sciatic nerve that's causing your lower back pain, you may feel a "shooting" pain down your leg. If you have a heating pad, that will really help.
If it continues to bug you and the pain won't ease, try to ice it at ten minute intervals. Definitely see your doctor if it persists.
deleted_user
deleted_user
It could be two thinga. Muscle spasmism or you have a herinated disc or something. I have both. Time for you to get a mri to make sure.Talk to your dr.
Mckenzie
Mckenzie
My sciatic nerve has been acting up in the last 7 months now, and I realise this lower back pain must be associated with the hip problem.
Nexr time I see my PCP I will ask to get a MIR and if he doesn't want then I will ask for a specialist.
Thanks for all your input.
Mckenzie
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